Damien Truschel, PA-C
NPI 1720694573 · Physician Assistant · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Damien Truschel, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1720694573).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720694573
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MA061444 (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
5 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
106 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 82 | $183 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 24 | $144 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $144–$183 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levetiracetam | 57 | 13 |
| Gabapentin | 52 | 15 |
| Fremanezumab-Vfrmbrand: Ajovy Autoinjector | 21 | — |
| Topiramate | 20 | — |
| Lacosamide | 20 | — |
| Memantine Hcl | 19 | — |
| Oxcarbazepine | 18 | — |
| Carbidopa/Levodopa |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$127 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
- 2020-09-17
- Last updated
- 2023-04-28
- Certified
- 2023-04-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Damien Truschel's NPI number?
- Damien Truschel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720694573, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Damien Truschel's specialty?
- Damien Truschel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Damien Truschel located?
- Damien Truschel's practice location on file with NPPES is 3471 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3215.
- What is Damien Truschel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Damien Truschel is (412) 805-6763.
- Does Damien Truschel accept Medicare?
- Damien Truschel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Damien Truschel's NPI active?
- Yes — Damien Truschel's NPI (1720694573) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-04-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.