Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Hugh Vangelder, MD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Tavares, FL

  • NPI 1982678678
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 78.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 41 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3310 Waterman Way
Tavares, FL 327785250
(352) 343-1216
fax (352) 343-1582

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 29, 2021
Year of graduation
1985 — 41 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208G00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Florida #ME59091

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1982678678. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
54
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$5,257
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 21 13 $80
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 18 18 $128
99221 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 15 15 $85

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Tavares Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 18. This provider delivers 3.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$55
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abiomed 1 $27.33
Cgg Medical INC 1 $27.27

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$55

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Hugh Vangelder's medical specialty?
Dr. Hugh Vangelder practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Tavares, FL.
Where does Dr. Hugh Vangelder practice?
Dr. Hugh Vangelder practices at 3310 Waterman Way, Tavares, FL 327785250. Office phone: 3523431216.
What is Dr. Hugh Vangelder's NPI?
Dr. Hugh Vangelder's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982678678, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Hugh Vangelder accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Hugh Vangelder accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Hugh Vangelder commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99221). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.