Anthony Spinola, MD

Specialist

(412) 647-4567Pittsburgh, PA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across PA can see Anthony Spinola, MD in person in Pittsburgh or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1995 and has 31+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 78.53/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 27% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
  • Uses generic medications more than 59% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 29% of MIPS-scored doctors in Pennsylvania
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 138 Specialist providers in PASee all Specialist in Pittsburgh31+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6876dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

120 Lytton Ave Suite 100a, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-1444

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

78.53/100

Pennsylvania avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-5.1 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

2.6%

Pennsylvania avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.5 pts)

2.6% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

89.4%

Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.6 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Pennsylvania

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

231

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

695

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

8,987

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $771k

Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-11%)59%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-15%)55%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-4%)45%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-10%)22%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-13%)21%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
20%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$30 received from industry

2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Anthony Spinola's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1995

    University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

  2. 31 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

SpecialistOther Service Providers

An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

Taxonomy: 174400000X

Education & Training

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (Class of 1995)

Virtual Specialist Care With Anthony Spinola

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Anthony Spinola for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Pittsburgh required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Anthony Spinola

Dr. Spinola is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Pittsburgh, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (412) 647-4567.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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