Michael Desciak, MD
NPI 1437653417 · Anesthesiology Physician · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Desciak, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1437653417).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437653417
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
157 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 49 | $63 |
| Chronic Pain Management and Treatment, Monthly Bundle Including, Diagnosis; Assessment and Monitoring; Administration of a Validated Pain Rating Scale Or Tool; the Development, Implementation, Revision, And/Or Maintenance of a Person-Centered Care Plan ThaG3002 | 44 | $70 |
| Injection of Substance Into Lower Spine Canal Using Imaging Guidance62323 | 21 | $94 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 19 | $78 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 13 | $96 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 72 | 24 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 30 | — |
| Methocarbamol | 21 | — |
| Pregabalin | 17 | — |
| Buprenorphine | 16 | — |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 14 | — |
| Meloxicam | 13 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they include cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$277 across 8 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
- 2018-03-22
- Last updated
- 2023-01-11
- Certified
- 2023-01-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Desciak's NPI number?
- Michael Desciak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437653417, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Desciak's specialty?
- Michael Desciak is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Desciak located?
- Michael Desciak's practice location on file with NPPES is 5230 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232-1304.
- What is Michael Desciak's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Desciak is (412) 623-2167.
- Does Michael Desciak accept Medicare?
- Michael Desciak is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Desciak's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Desciak's NPI (1437653417) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-01-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.