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
- Primary practice
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5230 Centre Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 152321304
(412) 623-2121 - Mailing address
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5200 Centre Ave Ste 715
Pittsburgh, PA 152321327
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
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.