Erik Sylvin, M.D. M.S.
NPI 1275786253 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Erik Sylvin, M.D. M.S. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1275786253).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275786253
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D. M.S.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME137675 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
160 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 82 | $80 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 31 | $185 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 17 | $132 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 16 | $174 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 14 | $98 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $80–$185 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,546 across 33 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 180 Jfk Dr Ste 320Atlantis, FL 33462-6641Phone: (561) 548-4900Fax: (561) 434-5165
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-11-04
- Last updated
- 2022-01-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Erik Sylvin's NPI number?
- Erik Sylvin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275786253, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Erik Sylvin's specialty?
- Erik Sylvin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Erik Sylvin located?
- Erik Sylvin's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2536.
- What is Erik Sylvin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Erik Sylvin is (412) 647-7555.
- Does Erik Sylvin accept Medicare?
- Erik Sylvin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Erik Sylvin's NPI active?
- Yes — Erik Sylvin's NPI (1275786253) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.