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Dr. Thurston Bauer, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Little Rock, AR
- NPI 1346551314
- Accepts Medicare
- 16 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 3 locations .
- Primary practice
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5 Saint Vincent Cir, Suite 501
Little Rock, AR 722055412
(501) 666-2894
fax (501) 666-9017 - Additional location
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4110 Outpatient Circle, Third Floor
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 686-8000
fax (501) 568-5323 - Additional location
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4301 W Markham St # 713
Little Rock, AR 722057101
(501) 686-8000
fax (501) 686-5323 - Mailing address
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10100 Kanis RD
Little Rock, AR 722056202
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2010 — 16 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 5, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 2010 — 16 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Arkansas #E-9804
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1346551314. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
987
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$248,109
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 258 | 93 | $195 | |
76937 |
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access | 133 | 76 | $13 | |
36556 |
Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) | 79 | 67 | $76 | |
93503 |
Insertion of tube in pulmonary artery for monitoring | 72 | 72 | $80 | |
93750 |
Evaluation of lower heart chamber assist device | 70 | 12 | $36 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 64 | 62 | $158 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 52 | 52 | $199 | |
33533 |
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 51 | 51 | $1,316 | |
33508 |
Harvest of vein using an endoscope | 45 | 45 | $14 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 33 | 17 | $110 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 11 peers in Little Rock Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 39. This provider delivers 25× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$505
Transactions
14
Manufacturers
8
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medtronic, INC. | 2 | $176.18 | |
| Baxter Healthcare | 2 | $116.76 | |
| Atricure, INC. | 5 | $88.79 | |
| Davol INC. | 1 | $32.81 | |
| Surgical Specialties Corporation (US), INC. (Dba Corza Medical) | 1 | $30.86 | |
| Zimmer Biomet Holdings, INC. | 1 | $20.46 | |
| Abiomed | 1 | $19.70 | |
| Teleflex LLC | 1 | $19.13 |
By nature of payment
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Thurston Bauer's medical specialty?
Dr. Thurston Bauer practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Little Rock, AR.
Where does Dr. Thurston Bauer practice?
Dr. Thurston Bauer practices at 5 Saint Vincent Cir, Little Rock, AR 722055412. Office phone: 5016662894.
What is Dr. Thurston Bauer's NPI?
Dr. Thurston Bauer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346551314, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Thurston Bauer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Thurston Bauer accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Thurston Bauer commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (HCPCS 76937); Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) (HCPCS 36556). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.