Lewis R Kline, MD
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Lewis R Kline is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Pittsburgh, PA with over 47 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Lewis R Kline, MD practices as part of a group pulmonologist practice in Pittsburgh, PA. A Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine graduate since 1979, he brings 47+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 93.78/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 46% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
- Federal MIPS score higher than 73% of MIPS-scored doctors in Pennsylvania
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2056dNPPES updated 2020-10-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
4815 Liberty Ave Ste 250, Pittsburgh, PA 15224-2156
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 73% of doctors in Pennsylvania on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202393.78/100
Pennsylvania avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.2 pts)
Better than 73% of MIPS-scored doctors in PennsylvaniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.8%
Pennsylvania avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Pennsylvania0.8% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
223
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
222
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,370
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.11M
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 Arthritis.
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%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$12.9k received from industry
18 transactions reported in 2024 ·High 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 2024, attributed to Lewis R Kline's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1979
Penn State College of Medicine
Board certified · Oct 6, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
47 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Education & Training
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine (Class of 1979)
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Lewis R Kline
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lewis R Kline for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, 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 Lewis R Kline
Dr. Kline 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: (724) 671-1002.
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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Contact Lewis R Kline
Practice Location
4815 Liberty Ave Ste 250, Pittsburgh, PA 15224-2156
Mailing Address
4815 Liberty Ave Ste 250, Pittsburgh, PA 15224-2156
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