Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Christopher Salerno
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Chicago, IL
- NPI 1245259837
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 87.7 / 100 · 2023
- 34 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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5841 S Maryland Ave
Chicago, IL 606371443
(888) 824-0200 - Mailing address
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150 Harvester Dr, Suite 300
Burr Ridge, IL 605275919
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 24, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 1992 — 34 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Illinois #036153555
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1245259837. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
88
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$50,864
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 32 | 32 | $191 | |
33533 |
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 22 | 22 | $1,764 | |
33508 |
Harvest of vein using an endoscope | 21 | 21 | $17 | |
33518 |
Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts | 13 | 13 | $430 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 23 peers in Chicago Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 29. This provider delivers 3.0× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$20,003
Transactions
61
Manufacturers
8
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Laboratories | 23 | $13,227.70 | |
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | 25 | $5,871.69 | |
| Atricure, INC. | 3 | $324.38 | |
| Abiomed | 4 | $264.21 | |
| Paragonix Technologies, INC. | 2 | $138.11 | |
| CVRx, INC. | 1 | $123.06 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 2 | $38.77 | |
| Davol INC. | 1 | $14.95 |
By nature of payment
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Christopher Salerno's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Salerno practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Chicago, IL.
Where does Dr. Christopher Salerno practice?
Dr. Christopher Salerno practices at 5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 606371443. Office phone: 8888240200.
What is Dr. Christopher Salerno's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Salerno's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245259837, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Salerno accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Salerno accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Salerno commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205); Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft (HCPCS 33533); Harvest of vein using an endoscope (HCPCS 33508). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.