Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ara Vaporciyan, M.D.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1114013091
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 37 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 770304009
(713) 792-6161
Mailing address
Po Box 4439
Houston, TX 772104439

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 29, 2012
Year of graduation
1989 — 37 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208G00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #K4283
Medicaid
TX #38698901

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1114013091. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
25
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$4,595
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 25 25 $184

In context: peer comparison

Among 24 peers in Houston Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 30. This provider delivers 0.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$4,868
Transactions
20
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Intuitive Surgical, INC. 20 $4,867.68

By nature of payment

Education
$2,500
Travel and Lodging
$2,011
Food and Beverage
$357

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Ara Vaporciyan's medical specialty?
Dr. Ara Vaporciyan practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Ara Vaporciyan practice?
Dr. Ara Vaporciyan practices at 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 770304009. Office phone: 7137926161.
What is Dr. Ara Vaporciyan's NPI?
Dr. Ara Vaporciyan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1114013091, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ara Vaporciyan accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ara Vaporciyan accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ara Vaporciyan commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.