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Dr. Christopher Mehta, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Cardiac Surgery) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Chicago, IL
- NPI 1871931212
- Accepts Medicare
- 13 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
251 E Huron St
Chicago, IL 606112908
(312) 926-2000 - Mailing address
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360 E South Water St, Apt 3902
Chicago, IL 606014150
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2013 — 13 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 25, 2019
- Year of graduation
- 2013 — 13 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Illinois #125063616
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1871931212. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
224
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$140,611
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
33361 |
Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery | 59 | 59 | $862 | |
99443 |
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes | 43 | 42 | $134 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 40 | 40 | $121 | |
33508 |
Harvest of vein using an endoscope | 19 | 19 | $18 | |
33405 |
Replacement of aortic valve on heart-lung machine | 18 | 18 | $2,044 | |
33533 |
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 16 | 16 | $1,516 | |
33866 |
Repair of aortic arch with graft | 15 | 15 | $1,058 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 14 | 14 | $136 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 23 peers in Chicago Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 29. This provider delivers 7.7× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$31,351
Transactions
37
Manufacturers
8
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| W. L. Gore & Associates, INC. | 21 | $20,856.96 | |
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | 2 | $5,486.94 | |
| Baxter Healthcare | 3 | $4,109.10 | |
| Artivion, INC. | 2 | $585.26 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 4 | $194.11 | |
| Atricure, INC. | 3 | $78.65 | |
| Lsi Solutions INC | 1 | $22.20 | |
| Bolton Medical INC | 1 | $18.00 |
By nature of payment
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Christopher Mehta's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Mehta practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Chicago, IL.
Where does Dr. Christopher Mehta practice?
Dr. Christopher Mehta practices at 251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL 606112908. Office phone: 3129262000.
What is Dr. Christopher Mehta's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Mehta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871931212, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Mehta accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Mehta accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Mehta commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery (HCPCS 33361); Telephone medical discussion with physician (HCPCS 99443); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.