Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Rudy Lackner, MD

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

  • NPI 1578512604
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 41 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
Emile 42Nd St
Omaha, NE 681980001
(402) 559-3232
fax (402) 559-4499
Mailing address
988102 Nebraska Medical Ctr
Omaha, NE 681988102

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 12, 2017
Year of graduation
1985 — 41 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208G00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Nebraska #19557
Medicaid
NE #47078557583

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1578512604. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
390
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$47,140
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 195 154 $90
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 58 32 $69
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 40 33 $90
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 30 30 $123
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 24 24 $61
32674 Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope 16 16 $178
99221 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 16 16 $74
32663 Exam of lung with removal of lung lobe using an endoscope 11 11 $1,159

In context: peer comparison

Among 10 peers in Omaha Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 28. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$244
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Atricure, INC. 1 $185.96
Medtronic, INC. 1 $39.14
Lilly USA, LLC 1 $18.54

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$244

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Rudy Lackner's medical specialty?
Dr. Rudy Lackner practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Omaha, NE.
Where does Dr. Rudy Lackner practice?
Dr. Rudy Lackner practices at Emile 42Nd St, Omaha, NE 681980001. Office phone: 4025593232.
What is Dr. Rudy Lackner's NPI?
Dr. Rudy Lackner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578512604, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Rudy Lackner accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Rudy Lackner accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Rudy Lackner commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.