Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Livesay, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Surgery Physician · Vascular Surgery Physician · Houston, TX
- NPI 1285721738
- Accepts Medicare
- 53 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1101 Bates Ave, Ste P115
Houston, TX 770302607
(832) 355-4900
fax (832) 355-3770 - Mailing address
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Po Box 20345
Houston, TX 772250345
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 9, 2016
- Year of graduation
- 1973 — 53 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #E1025
- Medicaid
- TX #136034904
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1285721738. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
82
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$52,893
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 28 | 28 | $135 | |
33361 |
Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery | 23 | 23 | $766 | |
33533 |
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 16 | 16 | $1,845 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 15 | 13 | $132 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 24 peers in Houston Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 30. This provider delivers 2.7× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$30,037
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medtronic, INC. | 4 | $30,036.88 |
By nature of payment
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Livesay's medical specialty?
Dr. James Livesay practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. James Livesay practice?
Dr. James Livesay practices at 1101 Bates Ave, Houston, TX 770302607. Office phone: 8323554900.
What is Dr. James Livesay's NPI?
Dr. James Livesay's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285721738, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Livesay accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Livesay accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Livesay commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery (HCPCS 33361); Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft (HCPCS 33533). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.