Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Howard Marks, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Cardiac Surgery) · Wilmington, NC
- NPI 1063437168
- Accepts Medicare
- 45 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1912 Tradd CT
Wilmington, NC 284016637
(910) 251-3766
fax (910) 251-3760
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 9, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 1981 — 45 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #32138
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1063437168. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
398
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$204,824
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
33508 |
Harvest of vein using an endoscope | 65 | 65 | $15 | |
G0180 |
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and | 48 | 47 | $50 | |
33268 |
Exclusion of appendage of left upper chamber of heart performed during other procedure on chest | 47 | 47 | $123 | |
33517 |
Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 1 graft | 42 | 42 | $175 | |
33534 |
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 2 grafts | 40 | 40 | $2,044 | |
33533 |
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 33 | 33 | $1,709 | |
33361 |
Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery | 30 | 30 | $710 | |
33509 |
Harvest of artery from arm for heart bypass graft using an endoscope | 29 | 29 | $163 | |
33518 |
Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts | 23 | 23 | $386 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 16 | 16 | $212 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in Wilmington Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 33. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,107
Transactions
21
Manufacturers
10
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atricure, INC. | 2 | $338.30 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 2 | $184.79 | |
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | 4 | $159.04 | |
| Abiomed | 2 | $149.97 | |
| Getinge USA Sales, LLC | 3 | $93.00 | |
| Ethicon US, LLC | 2 | $81.67 | |
| CVRx, INC. | 3 | $38.15 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 1 | $22.61 | |
| Smith+Nephew, INC. | 1 | $19.97 | |
| Baxter Healthcare | 1 | $19.09 |
By nature of payment
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Howard Marks's medical specialty?
Dr. Howard Marks practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Wilmington, NC.
Where does Dr. Howard Marks practice?
Dr. Howard Marks practices at 1912 Tradd CT, Wilmington, NC 284016637. Office phone: 9102513766.
What is Dr. Howard Marks's NPI?
Dr. Howard Marks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063437168, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Howard Marks accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Howard Marks accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Howard Marks commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Harvest of vein using an endoscope (HCPCS 33508); Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and (HCPCS G0180); Exclusion of appendage of left upper chamber of heart performed during other procedure on chest (HCPCS 33268). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.