Michael Pagnotto, MD
NPI 1821291238 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Pagnotto, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1821291238).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821291238
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MT182770 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
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
2,551 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 629 | $74 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 353 | $90 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 332 | $46 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 249 | $46 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 210 | $128 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 | 185 | $33 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 830 | 385 |
| Amoxicillin | 478 | 249 |
| Mupirocin | 116 | 113 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 82 | 60 |
| Prednisone | 80 | 76 |
| Celecoxib | 79 | 54 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 72 | 46 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 59 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$212 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
- 2007-06-06
- Last updated
- 2020-08-31
- Certified
- 2020-08-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Pagnotto's NPI number?
- Michael Pagnotto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821291238, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Pagnotto's specialty?
- Michael Pagnotto is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Pagnotto located?
- Michael Pagnotto's practice location on file with NPPES is 5900 Corporate Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15237-7005.
- What is Michael Pagnotto's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Pagnotto is (412) 369-4000.
- Does Michael Pagnotto accept Medicare?
- Michael Pagnotto is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Pagnotto's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Pagnotto's NPI (1821291238) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-08-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.