Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Cory Vatsaas, MD

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Durham, NC

  • NPI 1538317565
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 18 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
Dumc 2837
Durham, NC 277100001
(919) 681-9361

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 23, 2015
Year of graduation
2008 — 18 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Minnesota #52547

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538317565. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
211
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$37,630
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 150 60 $203
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 25 11 $114
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 19 19 $158
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 17 11 $75

In context: peer comparison

Among 19 peers in Durham Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 41. This provider delivers 5.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$66
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC 1 $66.11

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$66

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Cory Vatsaas's medical specialty?
Dr. Cory Vatsaas practices Surgery Physician in Durham, NC.
Where does Dr. Cory Vatsaas practice?
Dr. Cory Vatsaas practices at Dumc 2837, Durham, NC 277100001. Office phone: 9196819361.
What is Dr. Cory Vatsaas's NPI?
Dr. Cory Vatsaas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538317565, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Cory Vatsaas accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Cory Vatsaas accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Cory Vatsaas commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.