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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 .
- Primary practice
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200 Lothrop St Suite 900-C, Cardiothoracic
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 647-7555
fax (412) 647-4710 - Additional location
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2799 W Grand Blvd
Detroit, MI 48202
(800) 653-6568 - Mailing address
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200 Lothrop Street C-800, UPMC Presbyterian
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
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.