Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout PISTON
Based in Hermitage, PA, Robert Walter Piston, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. Robert graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 1985. Robert is also listed as specialising in orthopaedic surgery.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
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Common questions
What is Dr. Piston's specialty?
Dr. Piston is an orthopedic surgeon in Hermitage, PA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Piston?
Dr. Piston is listed at 3120 HIGHLAND RD, Hermitage, PA 16148. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Piston?
The number on file is (724) 342-2663. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Piston?
Dr. Piston's National Provider Identifier is 1770588063. 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. Piston's medical education?
Dr. Piston attended Temple University School of Medicine, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Piston have?
Dr. Piston has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Piston known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Piston performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less and removal of fluid-filled sac from joint at front of knee; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 3 views and x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views; provides treatments such as ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Is Dr. Piston's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Piston. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (724) 342-2663
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3120 HIGHLAND RD
Hermitage, PA 16148
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,880 services · 918 patients · 24 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
236 |
| Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11042 |
16 |
| Removal of fluid-filled sac from joint at front of knee | Procedure | 27340 |
12 |
| Removal of fluid-filled sac (bursa) or calcium deposit of pelvis | Procedure | 27062 |
12 |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
143 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
83 |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
59 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73130 |
35 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
21 |
| X-ray of elbow, 2 views | Imaging | 73070 |
18 |
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 orthopedic surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
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 — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Hermitage 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Temple University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1985 at Temple University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.