Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Ray Chihara, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Houston, TX
- NPI 1740438928
- Accepts Medicare
- 19 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
6550 Fannin St Ste 1501
Houston, TX 770302743
(713) 441-5177
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2008 — 18 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 16, 2018
- Year of graduation
- 2007 — 19 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Texas #R7967 · Georgia #007788
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1740438928. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
432
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$78,721
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 152 | 56 | $80 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 85 | 64 | $130 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 53 | 52 | $131 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 45 | 45 | $166 | |
91040 |
Study of esophageal sensation by balloon distension | 21 | 21 | $48 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 21 | 16 | $92 | |
43281 |
Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope | 18 | 18 | $1,597 | |
32674 |
Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope | 14 | 14 | $218 | |
74360 |
Review by radiologist of image to guide opening of digestive tract | 12 | 11 | $27 | |
43659 |
Other procedure on stomach using an endoscope | 11 | 11 | $552 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 24 peers in Houston Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 30. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,004
Transactions
12
Manufacturers
7
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atricure, INC. | 6 | $398.61 | |
| Paragonix Technologies, INC. | 1 | $187.57 | |
| DePuy Synthes Sales INC. | 1 | $150.00 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 1 | $124.86 | |
| Intuitive Surgical, INC. | 1 | $83.34 | |
| Bolton Medical INC | 1 | $34.94 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 1 | $24.79 |
By nature of payment
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Ray Chihara's medical specialty?
Dr. Ray Chihara practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Ray Chihara practice?
Dr. Ray Chihara practices at 6550 Fannin St Ste 1501, Houston, TX 770302743. Office phone: 7134415177.
What is Dr. Ray Chihara's NPI?
Dr. Ray Chihara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740438928, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ray Chihara accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ray Chihara accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ray Chihara commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.