Alex Kline, MD
NPI 1558563098 · Specialist · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alex Kline, MD is a Specialist provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1558563098).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558563098
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD436302 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
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
1,336 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 291 | $32 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 232 | $86 |
| X-Ray of Ankle, Minimum of 3 Views73610 | 182 | $34 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Small Joint20600 | 166 | $26 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Medium Joint20605 | 112 | $48 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Small Joint20600 | 91 | $23 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 90 | 36 |
| Gabapentin | 70 | 24 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 42 | 28 |
| Cephalexin | 23 | 19 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 23 | 20 |
| Mupirocin | 20 | 20 |
| Methylprednisolone | 19 | 18 |
| Celecoxib | 18 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$363 across 4 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
- 2007-06-05
- Last updated
- 2014-05-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alex Kline's NPI number?
- Alex Kline's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558563098, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alex Kline's specialty?
- Alex Kline is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Alex Kline located?
- Alex Kline's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 Delafield Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15215-3205.
- What is Alex Kline's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alex Kline is (412) 782-3990.
- Does Alex Kline accept Medicare?
- Alex Kline is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alex Kline's NPI active?
- Yes — Alex Kline's NPI (1558563098) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-05-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.