Harvey D. Shipkovitz, M.D.
Adult Medicine Family Medicine
Harvey D. Shipkovitz is an Adult Medicine Family Medicine specialist based in Pittsburgh, PA with over 54 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Harvey D. Shipkovitz, M.D. has practiced family medicine for 54+ years, working in group practice. A University of Cincinnati College of Medicine graduate since 1972, he brings 54+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 16% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
- Uses generic medications more than 77% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6679dNPPES updated 2008-02-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1312 Federal St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-4706
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.62%
Pennsylvania avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.5 pts)
4.62% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.9%
Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.1 pts)
Better than 77% of reporting doctors in PennsylvaniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
78
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
243
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
8,163
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $505k
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.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and COPD.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$110 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier
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 2018, attributed to Harvey D. Shipkovitz's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1972
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
54 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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Taxonomy: 207QA0505X
Education & Training
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (Class of 1972)
Mailing address
590 Old Mill Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15238-1918
Differs from practice location
Virtual Adult Medicine Care With Harvey D. Shipkovitz
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Harvey D. Shipkovitz for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — 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 Harvey D. Shipkovitz
NPI records show Dr. Shipkovitz as active with telehealth listed in Pittsburgh, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (412) 321-0255.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Harvey D. Shipkovitz
Practice Location
1312 Federal St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-4706
Mailing Address
590 Old Mill Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15238-1918
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