Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Vincent Gaudiani, MD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Transplant Surgery Physician · Palo Alto, CA

  • NPI 1851317341
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 53 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
300 Pasteur Dr
Palo Alto, CA 943042203
(650) 723-4000
Additional location
2490 Hospital Dr., Suite 109
Mountain View, CA 940404124
(650) 404-8250
fax (650) 404-8205

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 27, 2024
Year of graduation
1973 — 53 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208G00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G39320
Medicaid (2)
CA #GR0052800 · CA #00G393200

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1851317341. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
78
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$48,739
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 36 36 $131
33430 Replacement of mitral valve on heart-lung machine 15 15 $2,374
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 14 13 $103
33530 Coronary artery bypass or valve procedure reoperation more than 1 month after original operation 13 13 $536

In context: peer comparison

Among 10 peers in Palo Alto Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 30. This provider delivers 2.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$502
Transactions
10
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation 7 $421.52
Medtronic, INC. 1 $34.99
Abbott Laboratories 1 $26.67
Baxter Healthcare 1 $18.88

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$502

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Vincent Gaudiani's medical specialty?
Dr. Vincent Gaudiani practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Palo Alto, CA.
Where does Dr. Vincent Gaudiani practice?
Dr. Vincent Gaudiani practices at 300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 943042203. Office phone: 6507234000.
What is Dr. Vincent Gaudiani's NPI?
Dr. Vincent Gaudiani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851317341, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Vincent Gaudiani accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Vincent Gaudiani accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Vincent Gaudiani commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Replacement of mitral valve on heart-lung machine (HCPCS 33430); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.