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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1101 Bates Ave, Ste P115
Houston, TX 770302607
(832) 355-4900
fax (832) 355-3770
Mailing address
Po Box 20345
Houston, TX 772250345

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$30,037
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medtronic, INC. 4 $30,036.88

By nature of payment

Grant
$30,000
Food and Beverage
$37

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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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.