Quick answers
- Does Matthew S. Pihlblad accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Matthew S. Pihlblad accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Matthew S. Pihlblad see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 31 Original Medicare patients and 77 services for Matthew S. Pihlblad. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Matthew S. Pihlblad's NPI number?
- 1790948123. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Matthew S. Pihlblad, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 31 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 77 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 68 |
Most frequent services
- Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion (92060)29 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)15 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure58%
- High cholesterol55%
- Arthritis52%
Hospitals where Matthew S. Pihlblad works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Matthew S. Pihlblad at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- UPMC MercyPittsburgh, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390028
Practice locations
Addresses where Matthew S. Pihlblad is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 203 Lothrop St, 7th FloorPittsburgh, PA 15213 (412) 647‑2200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Matthew S. Pihlblad as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Pittsburgh Physicians4,236 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Pittsburgh
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pittsburgh, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of Pittsburgh Physicians
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | West Virginia University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2008 (18 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1790948123 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians