Hitesh Gidwani, M.D
NPI 1588929889 · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Erie, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Critical Care (intensivists) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Hitesh Gidwani, M.D is a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Erie, PA (NPI 1588929889).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588929889
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD459410 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
13 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
1,194 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 849 | $202 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 212 | $112 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 28 | $165 |
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 26 | $42 |
| Insertion of Non-Tunneled Central Venous Tube for Infusion (5 Years Or Older)36556 | 22 | $77 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$116 across 2 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
- 2012-07-12
- Last updated
- 2020-10-02
- Certified
- 2020-10-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hitesh Gidwani's NPI number?
- Hitesh Gidwani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588929889, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Hitesh Gidwani's specialty?
- Hitesh Gidwani is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Hitesh Gidwani located?
- Hitesh Gidwani's practice location on file with NPPES is 204 W 26th St, Erie, PA 16508-1806.
- What is Hitesh Gidwani's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Hitesh Gidwani is (814) 864-4755.
- Does Hitesh Gidwani accept Medicare?
- Hitesh Gidwani is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Hitesh Gidwani's NPI active?
- Yes — Hitesh Gidwani's NPI (1588929889) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.