Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christian Otero, M.D.

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

  • NPI 1316178502
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 77.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 4 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5230 Centre Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 152321304
(412) 623-2121
Mailing address
5200 Centre Ave Ste 715
Pittsburgh, PA 152321327

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 22, 2024
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208G00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (6)
Pennsylvania #MD478239 · Florida #TRN10628 · Florida #TRN14433 · Ohio #CREDENTIAL 57.01570 · Texas #S5457 · Florida #ME130909

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1316178502. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
56
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$6,102
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 33 16 $75
43248 Insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope 23 18 $158

In context: peer comparison

Among 19 peers in Pittsburgh Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 29. This provider delivers 1.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$648
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Davol INC. 2 $274.59
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation 1 $172.06
Medtronic, INC. 1 $162.08
Ethicon US, LLC 1 $21.20
Organogenesis INC. 1 $18.17

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$648

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Christian Otero's medical specialty?
Dr. Christian Otero practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Pittsburgh, PA.
Where does Dr. Christian Otero practice?
Dr. Christian Otero practices at 5230 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 152321304. Office phone: 4126232121.
What is Dr. Christian Otero's NPI?
Dr. Christian Otero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316178502, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christian Otero accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christian Otero accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christian Otero commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Insertion of guide wire with dilation of esophagus using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43248). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.