Medicare Enrolled

Sol Pittenger, PSY.D.

Clinical Psychologist · New Bedford, MA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
888 PURCHASE ST UNIT 303, New Bedford, MA 02740
5089917010
Registered in NPPES since 2006
NPI: 1265590590 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Pittenger from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Pittenger

Sol Pittenger is a clinical psychologist in New Bedford, MA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Pittenger performed 3,090 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

The Data Coverage level for Pittenger is High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 1% volume in MA

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,090
Medicare services
Top 1% in MA for clinical psychologist
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$58
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Additional 30 minutes of psychological or neuropsychological testing
This code represents an additional 30-minute increment for administering psychological or neuropsychological tests. It is used to bill for time beyond the initial testing period.
1,260 $32 $80
Psychotherapy session, 45 min
A 45-minute session of psychotherapy involving talk therapy to address emotional, behavioral, or mental health concerns.
989 $77 $120
Additional hour of psychological test evaluation
This code covers the evaluation of psychological tests for each additional hour beyond the initial time period.
418 $70 $128
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation
A clinical assessment conducted by a psychiatrist to evaluate a patient's mental health status and determine a diagnosis.
142 $114 $160
Psychological or neuropsychological test, first 30 minutes
Administration of psychological or neuropsychological testing for the first 30 minutes.
141 $35 $159
Psychological test evaluation, first hour
A healthcare professional evaluates the results of psychological testing during an initial one-hour session.
140 $94 $160
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
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Geographic Context

Clinical psychologists in nearby ZIP areas
190
County median income
$84,198
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
SOUTHCOAST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
4.1 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments — No payments N/A
Disciplinary History — Not included N/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Pittenger is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in MA), with 19 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pittenger experienced with additional 30 minutes of psychological or neuropsychological testing?
Based on Medicare claims data, Pittenger performed 1,260 additional 30 minutes of psychological or neuropsychological testing services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
How do Pittenger's costs compare to other clinical psychologists in New Bedford?
Pittenger's average Medicare payment per service is $58. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently High for Pittenger) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
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About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →