Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Chammas, M.D.

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

  • NPI 1902888522
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 33 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
8010 Frost St, Suite 408
San Diego, CA 921232778
(858) 939-7471
Mailing address
13242 Entreken Ave
San Diego, CA 921292304

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 5, 2016
Year of graduation
1993 — 33 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208G00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G86116

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1902888522. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
972
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$82,318
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 392 187 $61
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 235 68 $82
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 89 65 $97
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 71 71 $120
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 66 60 $134
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes 60 60 $78
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 37 14 $135
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 11 11 $216
99221 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 11 11 $85

In context: peer comparison

Among 9 peers in this city , average services per provider: 45. This provider delivers 22× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$379
Transactions
9
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medtronic, Inc. 2 $237.08
Smith+Nephew, Inc. 5 $96.73
PolyNovo North America LLC 1 $29.01
Artivion, Inc. 1 $16.01

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$379

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
117
Patients
58
Total drug cost
$21,551
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 33 28 $464
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 27 17 $435
Santyl (Collagenase Clostridium Hist.) Brand 24 13 $11,124
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 21 0 $255
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 12 0 $9,273

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joseph Chammas's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Chammas practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in San Diego, CA.
Where does Dr. Joseph Chammas practice?
Dr. Joseph Chammas practices at 8010 Frost St, San Diego, CA 921232778. Office phone: 8589397471.
What is Dr. Joseph Chammas's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Chammas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902888522, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Chammas accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Chammas accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Chammas commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.