Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
There are 7997 active thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) providers in the United States, distributed across 59 states. A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of
By state
Top metros
- NEW YORK, NY 186 providers
- HOUSTON, TX 148 providers
- BOSTON, MA 140 providers
- PHILADELPHIA, PA 127 providers
- CHICAGO, IL 126 providers
- LOS ANGELES, CA 119 providers
- CLEVELAND, OH 111 providers
- PITTSBURGH, PA 89 providers
- ROCHESTER, MN 88 providers
- ATLANTA, GA 78 providers
- TAMPA, FL 63 providers
- BALTIMORE, MD 62 providers
- SAINT LOUIS, MO 61 providers
- DALLAS, TX 60 providers
- MIAMI, FL 59 providers
- COLUMBUS, OH 59 providers
- SEATTLE, WA 58 providers
- INDIANAPOLIS, IN 57 providers
- PHOENIX, AZ 57 providers
- LOUISVILLE, KY 54 providers
About thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery)
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Frequently asked
What does a thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider do?
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) providers are healthcare professionals classified under the NUCC Healthcare Provider Taxonomy. Refer to the NUCC taxonomy definitions and your state licensing board for scope of practice details.
How do I verify a thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider's NPI?
Every NPI on Praxis MD has a verifiable record in the official CMS NPPES registry. Open NPPES to confirm, then check the issuing state board for current license status.
How current is this data?
Praxis MD refreshes the monthly NPPES bulk file and applies weekly delta updates. Each page shows its 'Updated' date.