Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Nigro, M.D.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Cardiac Surgery) · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · San Diego, CA

  • NPI 1881707818
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 33 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3020 Childrens Way
San Diego, CA 921234223
(858) 966-8030

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 2, 2017
Year of graduation
1993 — 33 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208G00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
California #G80887 · Arizona #33510
Medicaid
AZ #905656

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1881707818. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$497
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbott Laboratories 3 $207.84
Stryker Corporation 1 $171.90
Artivion, Inc. 1 $117.02

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$497

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. John Nigro's medical specialty?
Dr. John Nigro practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in San Diego, CA.
Where does Dr. John Nigro practice?
Dr. John Nigro practices at 3020 Childrens Way, San Diego, CA 921234223. Office phone: 8589668030.
What is Dr. John Nigro's NPI?
Dr. John Nigro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881707818, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Nigro accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Nigro accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.