Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Paula Ugalde Figueroa, MD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Boston, MA

  • NPI 1285828798
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 31 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
75 Francis St
Boston, MA 021156106
(617) 732-8148

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 10, 2022
Year of graduation
1995 — 31 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208G00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #284223

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1285828798. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
199
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$49,245
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 80 80 $168
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 70 57 $134
32674 Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope 30 30 $186
32669 Removal of segment of lung tissue using an endoscope 19 19 $1,100

In context: peer comparison

Among 31 peers in Boston Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 38. This provider delivers 5.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$14,117
Transactions
37
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medtronic, INC. 30 $11,113.93
Intuitive Surgical, INC. 5 $2,805.23
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 2 $197.54

By nature of payment

Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$6,500
Education
$2,500
Consulting Fee
$2,500
Travel and Lodging
$1,393
Food and Beverage
$1,223

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Paula Ugalde Figueroa's medical specialty?
Dr. Paula Ugalde Figueroa practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Boston, MA.
Where does Dr. Paula Ugalde Figueroa practice?
Dr. Paula Ugalde Figueroa practices at 75 Francis St, Boston, MA 021156106. Office phone: 6177328148.
What is Dr. Paula Ugalde Figueroa's NPI?
Dr. Paula Ugalde Figueroa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285828798, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paula Ugalde Figueroa accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Paula Ugalde Figueroa accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Paula Ugalde Figueroa commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope (HCPCS 32674). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.