John Guterson, M.D.

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

John Guterson is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Pittsburgh, PA with over 39 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(412) 421-6770Pittsburgh, PA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

John Guterson, M.D. practices as part of a group psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in Pittsburgh, PA. He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in 1987 and has 39+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with anxiety, mood disorders, and hypertension (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 82% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 551 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in PASee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Pittsburgh39+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6549dNPPES updated 2008-06-18 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2345 Murray Ave Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15217-2352

Fax: (412) 421-6596
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

93%

Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.2 pts)

Better than 82% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania

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

Medicare Patients

51

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

134

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,042

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $191k

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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Hypertension.

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+1%)71%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+37%)69%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+37%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-15%)55%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

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

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+4%)53%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Schizophrenia
39%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

Bipolar Disorder
33%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1987

    Albert Einstein College of Medicine

  2. 39 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.

Taxonomy: 2084P0800X

Education & Training

Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (Class of 1987)

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With John Guterson

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

Schedule a virtual visit with John Guterson for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — 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 John Guterson

Dr. Guterson 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) 421-6770.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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