Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Robert Oakes, MD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Lincoln, NE

  • NPI 1992883599
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 85.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1500 S 48Th St Ste 400
Lincoln, NE 685061278
(402) 483-3255
fax (402) 483-3259
Mailing address
1600 S 48Th St Ste 600
Lincoln, NE 685061275

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 21, 2022
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208G00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Nebraska #26163
Medicaid
NE #47084496100

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1992883599. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
739
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$286,035
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
76998 Ultrasonic guidance during surgery 93 93 $55
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 85 85 $164
33508 Harvest of vein using an endoscope 80 80 $14
33533 Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 77 77 $1,474
33361 Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 75 75 $656
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 52 52 $169
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 51 51 $206
33518 Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts 28 28 $355
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 28 28 $125
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 27 26 $169

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Lincoln Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 37. This provider delivers 20× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$438
Transactions
12
Manufacturers
8
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbott Laboratories 1 $129.37
Abiomed 4 $118.25
Artivion, INC. 1 $67.51
Atricure, INC. 2 $44.04
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation 1 $26.04
CVRx, INC. 1 $21.47
Conetic Solutions, INC. 1 $20.79
Zoll Services LLC (A/K/A Zoll LifeCor Corp) 1 $10.30

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$438

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Robert Oakes's medical specialty?
Dr. Robert Oakes practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Lincoln, NE.
Where does Dr. Robert Oakes practice?
Dr. Robert Oakes practices at 1500 S 48Th St Ste 400, Lincoln, NE 685061278. Office phone: 4024833255.
What is Dr. Robert Oakes's NPI?
Dr. Robert Oakes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992883599, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Robert Oakes accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Robert Oakes accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Robert Oakes commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Ultrasonic guidance during surgery (HCPCS 76998); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Harvest of vein using an endoscope (HCPCS 33508). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.