Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Walter Ohara, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Houston, TX
- NPI 1376541789
- Accepts Medicare
- 31 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
6550 Fannin St, Suite 1401
Houston, TX 770302717
(713) 441-5200
fax (713) 793-7428
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 18, 2017
- Year of graduation
- 1995 — 31 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Texas #N8699 · Kansas #0429755
- Medicaid (5)
- TX #280663002 · KS #100422750A · TX #280663001 · TX #280663004 · TX #280663003
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1376541789. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
34
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$21,647
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
33508 |
Harvest of vein using an endoscope | 12 | 12 | $16 | |
33268 |
Exclusion of appendage of left upper chamber of heart performed during other procedure on chest | 11 | 11 | $133 | |
33533 |
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 11 | 11 | $1,818 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 24 peers in Houston Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 30. This provider delivers 1.1× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,198
Transactions
26
Manufacturers
8
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Laboratories | 5 | $369.95 | |
| Zoll Services LLC (A/K/A Zoll LifeCor Corp) | 8 | $209.06 | |
| Atricure, INC. | 5 | $158.98 | |
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | 2 | $123.34 | |
| DePuy Synthes Sales INC. | 1 | $115.31 | |
| Abiomed | 3 | $107.18 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 1 | $86.14 | |
| Penumbra, INC. | 1 | $28.01 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
30
Patients
21
Total drug cost
$274
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 30 | 21 | $274 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Walter Ohara's medical specialty?
Dr. Walter Ohara practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Walter Ohara practice?
Dr. Walter Ohara practices at 6550 Fannin St, Houston, TX 770302717. Office phone: 7134415200.
What is Dr. Walter Ohara's NPI?
Dr. Walter Ohara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376541789, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Walter Ohara accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Walter Ohara accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Walter Ohara commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Harvest of vein using an endoscope (HCPCS 33508); Exclusion of appendage of left upper chamber of heart performed during other procedure on chest (HCPCS 33268); Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft (HCPCS 33533). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.