Physician Profile
Kenneth Fasanella, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Fasanella
Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Kenneth Fasanella, MD is listed in the NPI registry under gastroenterology. Kenneth graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 2001. Medicare claims data shows Kenneth provided 327 services to 276 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, and initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes. NPI 1629288303 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (412) 647-8666
- Email not available
Practice Locations
200 LOTHROP ST
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Gastroenterology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Acid reflux
- Celiac disease
- Crohn's disease
- Hemorrhoids
- IBS
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Biliary and pancreas
Colon and anorectal
Esophagus and swallowing
Functional bowel and motility
Liver
- Ascites
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Fatty liver disease
- Hemochromatosis
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Portal hypertension
Stomach and duodenum
Bowel & Colon
Digestive Symptoms
Gallbladder & Bile Ducts
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Lower endoscopy
Upper endoscopy
Capsule and physiology testing
Diagnostic Testing
Liver procedures
Treatments
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
327 services · 276 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
45 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43248 |
29 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Ultrasound guided needle aspiration or biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43242 |
26 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Ultrasound exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43259 |
23 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
45 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
36 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
36 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
30 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | Office visit | 99231 |
22 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other gastroenterologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other gastroenterologists in Pittsburgh 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Virginia School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2001 at University of Virginia School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Fasanella's specialty?
Dr. Fasanella is a gastroenterologist in Pittsburgh, PA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Gastroenterology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Fasanella?
Dr. Fasanella is listed at 200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Fasanella?
The number on file is (412) 647-8666. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Fasanella?
Dr. Fasanella's National Provider Identifier is 1629288303. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Fasanella's medical education?
Dr. Fasanella attended University of Virginia School of Medicine, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Fasanella have?
Dr. Fasanella has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Fasanella known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Fasanella performs procedures including biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope and ultrasound guided needle aspiration or biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Fasanella's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Fasanella. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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