Thomas M Jaffe, MD
Thomas M Jaffe is an Urology specialist based in Pittsburgh, PA with over 36 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across PA can see Thomas M Jaffe, MD in person in Pittsburgh or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn Rsv University in 1990 and has 36+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 94.11/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 26% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
- Federal MIPS score higher than 83% of MIPS-scored doctors in Pennsylvania
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1116dNPPES updated 2023-05-04 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1307 Federal St Ste 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-4769
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 83% of doctors in Pennsylvania on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202394.11/100
Pennsylvania avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.5 pts)
Better than 83% of MIPS-scored doctors in PennsylvaniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.65%
Pennsylvania avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.4 pts)
2.65% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
206
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
175
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
566
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $295k
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$450 received from industry
1 transaction 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 Thomas M Jaffe's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1990
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Board certified · May 3, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
36 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
Taxonomy: 208800000X
Education & Training
Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn Rsv University (Class of 1990)
Virtual Urology Care With Thomas M Jaffe
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Thomas M Jaffe 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 Thomas M Jaffe
Dr. Jaffe 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) 281-1757.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1307 Federal St Ste 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-4769
Mailing Address
1307 Federal St Ste 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-4769
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