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2026 NPPES data Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician NPI 1851480412 M.D.
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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Marietta, Georgia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 5,062 in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
396
Medicare Part D claims · 93 beneficiaries · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician avg: 128
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$161.5K
190 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Vinod Thourani, M.D. filed 396 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Marietta, Georgia, prescribing 96% generic.
- 396
- Part D claims, 2023
- 96%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Vinod Thourani, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
396 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Vinod Thourani, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Vinod Thourani, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
396 209% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Georgia
How Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Vinod Thourani, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 55 WHITCHER ST NE, Marietta, GA, 30060, with a listed phone of (678) 331-6955. NPI 1851480412 was issued on 10/12/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 396 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 93 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.6%.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 5,062 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 128 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1851480412 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 10/12/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Vinod Thourani, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Piedmont Cardiology OF Atlanta, LLC
Atlanta, GA
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Vinod Thourani, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$161.5K
Largest payer
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Vinod Thourani, M.D. - brand share 4.0%
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician average
4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 396 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
396
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
93
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 594
- Total Day Supply
- 16,064
- Brand vs Generic
- 4% brand / 96% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $6K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $3K
- Opioid Claims
- 22 (5.6% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.71
- Gender Split
- 33% female / 67% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Vinod Thourani, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Metoprolol Tartrate
Metoprolol Tartrate
90 claims
- Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
80 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
38 claims
- Furosemide 19
Furosemide
19 claims
- Potassium Chloride 12
Potassium Chloride
12 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 12
Tramadol Hcl
12 claims
- Hydralazine Hcl 11
Hydralazine Hcl
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 90 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 80 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 38 |
| Furosemide | 19 |
| Potassium Chloride | 12 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 12 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Overview
How Vinod Thourani, M.D. fits within the Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician landscape nationally.
5,062
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician
128
Avg Claims per Provider
Vinod Thourani, M.D.'s 396 claims are above the specialty average of 128.
Nearby Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Providers in Georgia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Thourani.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vinod Thourani, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Vinod Thourani, M.D. specializes in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician and practices in Marietta, Georgia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Vinod Thourani, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Vinod Thourani, M.D. wrote 396 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 93 beneficiaries.
Where is Vinod Thourani, M.D. located? ▼
Vinod Thourani, M.D. is located at 55 WHITCHER ST NE, Marietta, GA, 30060. Phone: (678) 331-6955.
What is Vinod Thourani, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Vinod Thourani, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851480412, issued on 10/12/2006.
Does Vinod Thourani, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Vinod Thourani, M.D.'s prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
Does Vinod Thourani, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Vinod Thourani, M.D. had 22 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.6%.
How many Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 5,062 Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider writes 128 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Vinod Thourani, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Vinod Thourani, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Tartrate, Clopidogrel, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Vinod Thourani, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Vinod Thourani, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 396 Part D claims and 93 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Vinod Thourani, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Vinod Thourani, M.D.'s NPI is 1851480412 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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