Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Walter Surowiec, D.O.,F.A.C.S.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Gulfport, MS

  • NPI 1134142821
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 31 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1340 Broad Ave, Ste 420
Gulfport, MS 395012404
(228) 575-1500
fax (228) 575-1528
Mailing address
Po Box 1810
Gulfport, MS 395021810

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 11, 2014
Year of graduation
1995 — 31 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208G00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #022945
Medicaid
LA #1498050

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1134142821. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
171
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$60,216
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
93971 Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 38 38 $20
33533 Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 32 32 $1,557
33508 Harvest of vein using an endoscope 30 30 $15
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 20 20 $36
99221 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 20 19 $77
33518 Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts 17 17 $372
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes 14 14 $45

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Gulfport Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 24. This provider delivers 7.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$759
Transactions
22
Manufacturers
9
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abiomed 4 $218.74
Ethicon US, LLC 7 $195.88
Baxter Healthcare 1 $138.66
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation 2 $45.80
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 2 $42.96
Philips North America LLC 1 $36.06
Kls-Martin L.P. 2 $34.29
Amgen INC. 2 $29.16
Novo Nordisk INC 1 $17.88

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$759

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Walter Surowiec's medical specialty?
Dr. Walter Surowiec practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Gulfport, MS.
Where does Dr. Walter Surowiec practice?
Dr. Walter Surowiec practices at 1340 Broad Ave, Gulfport, MS 395012404. Office phone: 2285751500.
What is Dr. Walter Surowiec's NPI?
Dr. Walter Surowiec's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134142821, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Walter Surowiec accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Walter Surowiec accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Walter Surowiec commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (HCPCS 93971); 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.