Physician Profile
Thomas M. Kaffenberger, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Kaffenberger
Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Thomas M. Kaffenberger, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology (ent). Thomas graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2017. According to Medicare claims data, Thomas cared for 80 Medicare patients across 86 services. The services billed most often include new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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) 232-3687
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1400 LOCUST ST STE 2100
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
4100 Allequippa St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15240
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology 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
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
86 services · 80 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Exam of ear using a microscope | Treatment | 92504 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
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 otolaryngology specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other otolaryngology specialists in Pittsburgh 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2017 at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 8
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Thomas M. Kaffenberger specialize in?
Thomas M. Kaffenberger is an otolaryngology (ent) in Pittsburgh, PA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Thomas M. Kaffenberger located?
Thomas M. Kaffenberger is listed at 1400 Locust St Ste 2100, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Thomas M. Kaffenberger's phone number?
The number on file is (412) 232-3687. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Thomas M. Kaffenberger's NPI number?
Thomas M. Kaffenberger's National Provider Identifier is 1609317874. 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
Where did Thomas M. Kaffenberger train?
Thomas M. Kaffenberger attended University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, graduating in 2017. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Thomas M. Kaffenberger been practicing?
Thomas M. Kaffenberger has 9 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2017, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Thomas M. Kaffenberger do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Thomas M. Kaffenberger performs procedures including diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope; provides treatments such as exam of ear using a microscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Thomas M. Kaffenberger confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Thomas M. Kaffenberger. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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