Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Wayne Hofstetter, M.D.

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

  • NPI 1790874360
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 33 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
July 5, 2012
Year of graduation
1993 — 33 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208G00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #M1147
Medicaid
TX #167395601

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1790874360. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
14
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$2,570
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 14 14 $184

In context: peer comparison

Among 24 peers in Houston Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 30. This provider delivers 0.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$17,146
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 5 $17,146.00

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$9,826
Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$7,320

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Wayne Hofstetter's medical specialty?
Dr. Wayne Hofstetter practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Wayne Hofstetter practice?
Dr. Wayne Hofstetter practices at 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 770304009. Office phone: 7137926161.
What is Dr. Wayne Hofstetter's NPI?
Dr. Wayne Hofstetter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790874360, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Wayne Hofstetter accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Wayne Hofstetter accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Wayne Hofstetter commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.