“I think educating patients is a crucial part of being a physician. The more patients and families can understand why we are recommending a medication, or why we recommend surgery, the more empowered they are to manage their care.”
Daniel Pitts, MD
Mount Nittany Health Provider
Daniel Pitts, MD
Accepting New Patients
Daniel Pitts, MD
About Me
Dr. Pitts earned his bachelor’s degree in chemistry, magna cum laude, graduating from Bates College in Lewistown, Maine. He earned his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston. Dr. Pitts completed his residency at Maine Medical Center’s Division of Urology.
He joins a team of urologists at Mount Nittany Health who are experts in all aspects of this specialty, including cancers, trauma, diseases, infections, and unique conditions.
Outside the office, Dr. Pitts enjoys running, biking, and playing piano.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance providers
- Aetna
- Advantra
- AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania
- AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania CHC
- AmeriHealth Caritas Northeast
- AmeriHealth Caritas VIP Care
- Capital Blue Cross (including Senior Blue, Keystone Health Plan Central, Health One and Blue CHIP)
- Cigna (accepted system-wide, except by CEMA, the Emergency Department provider group)
- Community Care Behavioral Health Organization (psychiatry)
- Gateway Health Plan (Medical Assistance Product)
- Geisinger Health Plan/Geisinger Gold/GHP Family
- Government: CHAMPUS, Tricare/Black Lung Benefits Act
- HealthAmerica/HealthAssurance/First Health
- Highmark/PA Blue Shield (accepted system-wide, except by Centre Pathology Associates, the Pathology department provider group as of 1/1/26)
- Medical Assistance
- Medicare/Medicare Railroad
- PA Health and Wellness
- Preferred Health Services
- Three Rivers Provider Network
- United Behavioral Health (psychiatry)
- United Healthcare/United Healthcare Student Resources
- UPMC Health Plan/UPMC For Life/UPMC For You
Reviews
4.9
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- February 26, 2026
Dr. Pitts was very easy to talk to. Listened to our concerns double checked results. He answers questions also - politely!
- February 20, 2026
Dr. Pitts explained things very clearly and made sure I understood all the options.
- February 19, 2026
Dr. Pitts was amazing from first meeting, treatment and follow up.
- February 18, 2026
Dr. Pitts always answers my questions and explains everything well. He is an excellent provider.