Thoracic Surgery
Healthcare providers specializing in thoracic surgery
Below are providers registered under the 208G00000X taxonomy in the official NPI Registry.
📊 Healthcare Market Snapshot for Thoracic Surgery
Top States for Thoracic Surgery
US states with the highest concentration of thoracic surgery providers
Top Cities for Thoracic Surgery
US cities with the highest concentration of thoracic surgery providers
| Rank | City | State | Provider Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | NY | 157 |
| #2 | Houston | TX | 118 |
| #3 | Boston | MA | 112 |
| #4 | Los Angeles | CA | 102 |
| #5 | Philadelphia | PA | 100 |
| #6 | Chicago | IL | 99 |
| #7 | Cleveland | OH | 96 |
| #8 | Atlanta | GA | 68 |
| #9 | Rochester | MN | 67 |
| #10 | Pittsburgh | PA | 63 |
Longest-Registered Thoracic Surgery Providers
Providers with the most years of registration history as thoracic surgery specialists
Rawn Salenger, M.D
Robert Standerfer, M.D
John Dewalt, D.O
Christiano Caldeira, M.D
Jose Norberto, MD
Cedric Sheffield, M.D
Jose Rodriguez-vega, M.D
Michael Moront, MD
Bruce Toporoff, M.D
Gregory Spowart, M.D
Recently Registered Thoracic Surgery Providers
Newly registered healthcare providers specializing in thoracic surgery
Timothy Mullin
Samuel Dunseith, MD
Elizabeth Ruddy, RN
University Of Maryland Surgical Associates, Pa
University Of Maryland Surgical Associates, Pa
University Of Maryland Surgical Associates, Pa
University Of Maryland Surgical Associates, Pa
University Of Maryland Surgical Associates, Pa
University Of Maryland Surgical Associates, Pa
University Of Maryland Surgical Associates, Pa
Related Specialties in Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other healthcare specialties related to thoracic surgery
About Thoracic Surgery Providers
A thoracic surgeon is a medical doctor who specializes in the surgical treatment of organs inside the thorax (chest), primarily the heart, lungs, and esophagus. They perform procedures like coronary bypass surgery, lung cancer resections, heart valve repairs, and heart transplants. Thoracic surgeons complete medical school, a general surgery residency, and a thoracic surgery residency or fellowship, earning an MD or DO degree. They are trained in cardiothoracic surgery, managing complex chest operations and providing surgical care for critical chest conditions.
Verifying a thoracic surgeon's NPI number is crucial for billing major chest surgeries, cardiac bypass procedures, and post-operative ICU care. Billers must include the surgeon's NPI on claims using specific cardiothoracic billing codes to receive insurance payment. The NPI registry confirms the surgeon's active license, surgical board certification, and thoracic surgery taxonomy classification. Searching the NPI database helps surgical clinics verify network status, prevent payment delays, and ensure complex cases are paid.
Frequently Asked Questions about Thoracic Surgery
How many Thoracic Surgery providers are registered in the US?
There are currently 6,686 registered thoracic surgery providers in the United States, according to the official CMS NPI registry database.
Which state has the most Thoracic Surgery providers?
California has the highest concentration of thoracic surgery specialists, with 685 registered providers.
What is the oldest registered Thoracic Surgery provider?
The oldest registered thoracic surgery provider in the database is Rawn Salenger, M.D, who registered on 05/23/2005 with NPI number 1568465516.
How do I find a Thoracic Surgery near me?
You can find thoracic surgery providers near you by browsing our directory by state or city, or by using the search bar at the top of the page to filter by name and state.
What credentials do Thoracic Surgery providers typically have?
A thoracic surgeon is a medical doctor who specializes in the surgical treatment of organs inside the thorax (chest), primarily the heart, lungs, and esophagus. They perform procedures like coronary bypass surgery, lung cancer resections, heart valve repairs, and heart transplants. Thoracic surgeons complete medical school, a general surgery residency, and a thoracic surgery residency or fellowship, earning an MD or DO degree. They are trained in cardiothoracic surgery, managing complex chest operations and providing surgical care for critical chest conditions.
How do I verify a Thoracic Surgery's NPI number?
You can verify any Thoracic Surgery's NPI number by searching on NPILookup using their name or NPI number. All data is sourced directly from the official CMS NPPES registry.
What is the taxonomy code for Thoracic Surgery?
The primary taxonomy code for Thoracic Surgery is 208G00000X.
Can Thoracic Surgery providers bill insurance?
Yes, Thoracic Surgery providers can bill health insurance. As licensed physicians, they must use their National Provider Identifier (NPI) number on all medical insurance claims, including private plans, Medicare, and Medicaid, to identify themselves as the rendering provider and ensure proper billing.