
Megan H. Cortazzo, MD
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult
- Older Adult
Languages
- English
In-Network Plans
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FemaleAbout Megan H. Cortazzo
Megan Cortazzo, MD, is a physiatrist and is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation. She is the medical director of Clinical Documentation Improvement and the medical director for Health Information Management for UPMC. Prior to that role, she served as vice clinical chair of outpatient services where she helped expand the spine intervention and pain program. She is also an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, where she received her medical degree in 2001. She completed her residency at UPMC, followed by her pain medicine fellowship at the University of California-Davis.
Dr. Cortazzo’s clinical interests include providing a wholistic approach to non-operative musculoskeletal conditions through excellent nutrition, exercise, and psychology. As part of her academic mission, she teaches fellows, residents, and medical students. She has presented nationally on clinical documentation improvement (CDI), developing workflows to improve patient diagnosis capture and reduce physician burnout, partnerships with inpatient coding and quality teams, as well as clinical topics, such as sepsis, that affect inpatient hospital coding and quality metrics. She also serves on hospital and system wide committees, including those that address physician credentialing and health information management. She is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR), Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists (ACDIS), American Health Information Management Association, and American Board Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR).
This provider is affiliated with UPMC.

Provider Type
Physician
Locations
- UPMC Total Care MSK Medical Home
- 3471 5th Avenue, Suite 900, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
- phone: 412-647-9940
Expertise
Education
University of California Davis School of Medicine
FellowshipUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
ResidencyUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Medical EducationBoard Certifications
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
American Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationInsurance
- UPMC for Life
- UPMC for You
- UPMC Health Plan
- Aetna
- Amerihealth Caritas
- Cigna
- Gateway
- Health America
- Health America / Advantra
- Highmark
- Humana
- Independent Health
- Medical Mutual of OH
- Medicare
- Non-PA Medical Assistance
- PA Health And Wellness
- PA Medical Assitance
- Palmetto
- The Health Plan
- Tricare
- Unison
- United Healthcare
- Veterans Choice
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
51 ratings, 22 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2025
I love Dr. Cortazo. I feel she took a genuine Interest in my condition and sought remedies
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
Outstanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/25/2025
I am very impressed by Dr.Cortazzos knowledge of issues and test results concerning me before she came in to see me. Doesn't happen often enough as far as I have encountered. Very thorough and concerned with plan of treatment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2025
Dr. Cortazzo is wonderful, caring & exceptional at her expertise & what she's not experienced in she will get you there!!
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2025
Excellent service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2025
Dr. Cortazzo is incredibly through and personable, making you feel like you are the only patient she has, nothing rushed or hurried. She not only takes the time to listen, but also ask the questions I didn't think to talk about. The very very best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2024
Dr. Cortazzo is simply excellent. She is one of the best physicians I've had. She is thorough, explains things carefully, and shows compassion. I indeed have recommended her to others!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2024
Dr Cortazo and clinical nurse coordinator Amy. Both outstanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2024
I would recommend Dr Cortazzo with absolutely no hesitation. She has really helped me get my life back together.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2024
Dr Cortazzo treated me as if I were her family member and recommended a Neuro surgeon in whom she had great confidence. Sure beats being told find a brain surgeon and get this done.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2024
She took the time to explain everything in detail. She is amazing an I look forward to working with her and her team!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2024
Dr Cortezza should be teaching people how to be compassionate care providers. Herself and Amy are both extremely good at communicating the care plan, options, and I feel truly go out of their way to make sure the best options and treatments are what's going down.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2024
I love dr Cortazzo, she is thoughtful, listens to my issues, and I am included in all decisions concerning my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/2/2024
Excellent! Excellent! And more excellent! Including staff
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2024
Listened and took her time with meThat's important
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2024
Dr Cortazzo was extremely easy to communicate with. A vAn excellent, caring physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2024
Doctor was very kind and thorough! I'm so glad I found out about this clinic. I think it's going to be very beneficial to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2023
Dr. Cortazzo is an excellent doctor. Not only is she a compassionate listener, she is also very knowledgeable, not just In her chosen field, but In many medical Issues I deal with as well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2023
The Dr explained everything to me in a manner that I understood what they could do to help me to manage my pain. I felt like she really cared about my issue and she gave me hope I needed to have a better quality of life.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2023
Dr. Cortazzo is wonderful! She is very caring, listening to, acknowledging & addressing my concerns and questions and offering additional information, suggestions, etc as indicated/needed. I'm very glad she's on my medical team providing comprehensive yet friendly care knowing if needed, I can contact her any time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2023
Dr. Cortazzo is what a good doctor should be. She takes such excellent care of her patients. She was a Godsend.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2023
Dr. Cortazzo is awesome.