Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Farzin Fotouhi, M.D.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Lima, OH

  • NPI 1679562920
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 35 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
951 Commerce Pkwy, Suite 201
Lima, OH 458044040
(419) 227-7702
fax (419) 227-7991

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 4, 2010
Year of graduation
1991 — 35 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208G00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Ohio #35076759

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1679562920. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
174
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$81,942
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 34 34 $129
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 33 33 $165
33533 Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 31 31 $1,705
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 21 21 $172
33361 Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 16 16 $737
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 16 13 $49
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 12 12 $89
33517 Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 1 graft 11 11 $182

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in Lima Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 33. This provider delivers 5.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$4,383
Transactions
44
Manufacturers
14
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Atricure, INC. 13 $1,845.59
Abiomed 7 $729.75
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation 8 $600.18
Artivion, INC. 1 $500.00
AngioDynamics, INC. 1 $176.27
Medtronic, INC. 1 $162.08
Ethicon US, LLC 3 $131.17
Corcym INC 2 $70.89
Zoll Services LLC (A/K/A Zoll LifeCor Corp) 3 $40.13
Lsi Solutions INC 1 $37.63
Baxter Healthcare 1 $28.93
Pinnacle Biologics, INC 1 $21.06
Kls-Martin L.P. 1 $20.13
PolyNovo North America LLC 1 $19.28

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$2,650
Travel and Lodging
$1,233
Honoraria
$500

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
212
Patients
139
Total drug cost
$13,690
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 49 36 $245
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 47 38 $507
Amiodarone Hcl Generic 42 38 $171
Furosemide Generic 18 14 $21
Gabapentin Generic 16 0 $113
Potassium Chloride Generic 16 13 $58
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 12 0 $77
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 12 0 $12,497

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Farzin Fotouhi's medical specialty?
Dr. Farzin Fotouhi practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Lima, OH.
Where does Dr. Farzin Fotouhi practice?
Dr. Farzin Fotouhi practices at 951 Commerce Pkwy, Lima, OH 458044040. Office phone: 4192277702.
What is Dr. Farzin Fotouhi's NPI?
Dr. Farzin Fotouhi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679562920, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Farzin Fotouhi accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Farzin Fotouhi accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Farzin Fotouhi commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft (HCPCS 33533). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.