Louis Kitsko, MPAS, PA-C
NPI 1699963975 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Johnstown, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Louis Kitsko, MPAS, PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Johnstown, PA (NPI 1699963975).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1699963975
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- MPAS, PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MA003383L (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 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
150 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 | $73 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 36 | $40 |
| Aspiration of Fluid From Chest Cavity Using Imaging Guidance32555 | 23 | $87 |
| Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Using Ultrasound Guidance, First Growth10005 | 17 | $57 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 13 | $89 |
| Imaging for Evaluation of Swallowing Function74230 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$444 across 14 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
- 2007-10-11
- Last updated
- 2007-10-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Louis Kitsko's NPI number?
- Louis Kitsko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699963975, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Louis Kitsko's specialty?
- Louis Kitsko is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Louis Kitsko located?
- Louis Kitsko's practice location on file with NPPES is 1400 Murphy Dr, Johnstown, PA 15905-1529.
- What is Louis Kitsko's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Louis Kitsko is (814) 255-2102.
- Does Louis Kitsko accept Medicare?
- Louis Kitsko is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Louis Kitsko's NPI active?
- Yes — Louis Kitsko's NPI (1699963975) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-10-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.