Shannon Huggins-Puhalla, MD
NPI 1326251299 · Medical Oncology Physician · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Medical Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shannon Huggins-Puhalla, MD is a Medical Oncology Physician provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1326251299).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1326251299
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD-431596 (PA)
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
583 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 149 | $92 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 111 | $137 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 101 | $93 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 72 | $137 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 53 | $62 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Anastrozole | 683 | 232 |
| Letrozole | 174 | 57 |
| Exemestane | 59 | 20 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 51 | 22 |
| Abemaciclibbrand: Verzenio | 42 | — |
| Palbociclibbrand: Ibrance | 41 | — |
| Prochlorperazine Maleate | 35 | 23 |
| Tamoxifen Citrate | 33 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$7,896 across 11 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-08
- Last updated
- 2023-08-24
- Certified
- 2023-08-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shannon Huggins-Puhalla's NPI number?
- Shannon Huggins-Puhalla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326251299, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shannon Huggins-Puhalla's specialty?
- Shannon Huggins-Puhalla is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shannon Huggins-Puhalla located?
- Shannon Huggins-Puhalla's practice location on file with NPPES is 300 Halket St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3108.
- What is Shannon Huggins-Puhalla's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shannon Huggins-Puhalla is (412) 641-4530.
- Does Shannon Huggins-Puhalla accept Medicare?
- Shannon Huggins-Puhalla is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shannon Huggins-Puhalla's NPI active?
- Yes — Shannon Huggins-Puhalla's NPI (1326251299) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.