Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Frans Vanwagenberg, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Cardiac Surgery) · Surgery Physician · Huntsville, AL
- NPI 1982999728
- Accepts Medicare
- 15 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
201 Sivley RD Sw Ste 300
Huntsville, AL 358015102
(256) 536-5594
fax (256) 533-3379 - Mailing address
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930 Franklin St Se
Huntsville, AL 358014312
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2011 — 15 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 14, 2019
- Year of graduation
- 2011 — 15 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Alabama #38537 · Texas #BP10041442
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1982999728. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
370
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$130,601
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 78 | 78 | $204 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 60 | 51 | $47 | |
33361 |
Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery | 58 | 58 | $689 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 39 | 34 | $118 | |
76998 |
Ultrasonic guidance during surgery | 32 | 32 | $56 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 27 | 27 | $163 | |
33508 |
Harvest of vein using an endoscope | 21 | 21 | $14 | |
33533 |
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 19 | 19 | $1,574 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 13 | 13 | $166 | |
33405 |
Replacement of aortic valve on heart-lung machine | 12 | 12 | $2,074 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in Huntsville Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 28. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$28,876
Transactions
48
Manufacturers
10
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | 28 | $27,777.60 | |
| Atricure, INC. | 5 | $360.46 | |
| Abiomed | 5 | $189.15 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 2 | $178.49 | |
| Zimmer Biomet Holdings, INC. | 1 | $118.44 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 1 | $108.65 | |
| Baxter Healthcare | 3 | $81.98 | |
| Intuitive Surgical, INC. | 1 | $24.44 | |
| Cook Medical LLC | 1 | $21.46 | |
| Ethicon US, LLC | 1 | $15.32 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
392
Patients
201
Total drug cost
$13,260
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 70 | 30 | $322 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 40 | 35 | $291 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 37 | 17 | $398 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | Generic | 36 | 24 | $605 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 27 | 22 | $46 |
| Methocarbamol | Generic | 27 | 21 | $98 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 27 | 22 | $191 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 20 | 0 | $95 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 20 | 19 | $114 |
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 19 | 11 | $150 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Frans Vanwagenberg's medical specialty?
Dr. Frans Vanwagenberg practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Huntsville, AL.
Where does Dr. Frans Vanwagenberg practice?
Dr. Frans Vanwagenberg practices at 201 Sivley RD Sw Ste 300, Huntsville, AL 358015102. Office phone: 2565365594.
What is Dr. Frans Vanwagenberg's NPI?
Dr. Frans Vanwagenberg's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982999728, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Frans Vanwagenberg accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Frans Vanwagenberg accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Frans Vanwagenberg commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery (HCPCS 33361). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.