Quick answers
- Does Edward F. Lynch Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Edward F. Lynch Jr. 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 Edward F. Lynch Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 534 Original Medicare patients and 1,713 services for Edward F. Lynch Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Edward F. Lynch Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1851386056. 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 Edward F. Lynch Jr., 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 | 534 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,713 |
| Different services or procedures | 31 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report (88313)338 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)289 services
- Protein measurement, serum (84165)222 services
- Immunologic analysis technique on serum (immunofixation) (86334)205 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)195 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 pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis57%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
- Anxiety32%
- Chronic kidney disease32%
Hospitals where Edward F. Lynch Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Edward F. Lynch Jr. 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.
- Ahn Wexford HospitalWexford, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390334
- Allegheny General HospitalPittsburgh, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390050
- Forbes HospitalMonroeville, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390267
- Jefferson HospitalJefferson Hills, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390265
- West Penn HospitalPittsburgh, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390090
Practice locations
Addresses where Edward F. Lynch Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4800 Friendship AvePittsburgh, PA 15224 (412) 578‑4030
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Edward F. Lynch Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Allegheny Clinic2,389 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Pittsburgh
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pittsburgh, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Allegheny Clinic
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Northeastern Ohio University College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1851386056 |
| 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