Filitsa Bender
NPI 1851458418 · Nephrology Physician · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Filitsa Bender is a Nephrology Physician provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1851458418).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851458418
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD040283L (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
383 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 164 | $74 |
| Hemodialysis Procedure With Physician Evaluation90935 | 67 | $67 |
| Dialysis Procedure Including 1 Evaluation90945 | 53 | $80 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 30 | $101 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 28 | $112 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 24 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 67 | 16 |
| Losartan Potassium | 59 | 16 |
| Lisinopril | 47 | 15 |
| Furosemide | 46 | 12 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 44 | — |
| Allopurinol | 31 | — |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 29 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-03
- Last updated
- 2021-04-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Filitsa Bender's NPI number?
- Filitsa Bender's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851458418, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Filitsa Bender's specialty?
- Filitsa Bender is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Filitsa Bender located?
- Filitsa Bender's practice location on file with NPPES is 3459 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3236.
- What is Filitsa Bender's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Filitsa Bender is (412) 647-2561.
- Does Filitsa Bender accept Medicare?
- Filitsa Bender is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Filitsa Bender's NPI active?
- Yes — Filitsa Bender's NPI (1851458418) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-04-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.