Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Brian Lace

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Pittsburgh, PA

  • NPI 1801052741
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 18 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
200 Lothrop St Suite 900-C, Cardiothoracic
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 647-7555
fax (412) 647-4710
Additional location
2799 W Grand Blvd
Detroit, MI 48202
(800) 653-6568
Mailing address
200 Lothrop Street C-800, UPMC Presbyterian
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 18, 2018
Year of graduation
2008 — 18 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208G00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Michigan #4301091819

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1801052741. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
185
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$20,663
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 80 52 $122
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 27 13 $76
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 20 18 $125
99406 Smoking and tobacco use intensive counseling, 4-10 minutes 20 13 $14
32674 Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope 14 13 $185
31652 Exam of lung airways and sampling of lymph nodes using an endoscope and ultrasound guidance, 1-2 lymph nodes 12 11 $201
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 12 11 $86

In context: peer comparison

Among 19 peers in Pittsburgh Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 29. This provider delivers 6.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,050
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Intuitive Surgical, INC. 5 $928.38
Ethicon INC. 1 $83.08
Inari Medical, INC. 1 $20.10
Atricure, INC. 1 $18.75

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$838
Food and Beverage
$212

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Brian Lace's medical specialty?
Dr. Brian Lace practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Pittsburgh, PA.
Where does Dr. Brian Lace practice?
Dr. Brian Lace practices at 200 Lothrop St Suite 900-C, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Office phone: 4126477555.
What is Dr. Brian Lace's NPI?
Dr. Brian Lace's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801052741, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Brian Lace accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Brian Lace accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Brian Lace 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); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.