Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ralph Paone, M.D.

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

  • NPI 1396892774
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 95.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 40 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3502 9Th St, Suite 260
Lubbock, TX 794153300
(806) 792-8185
fax (806) 792-9180
Mailing address
5219 City Bank Pkwy Ste 35
Lubbock, TX 79407

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 22, 2021
Year of graduation
1986 — 40 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208G00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #H2666
Medicaid (2)
NM #0000U5125 · TX #124039208

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1396892774. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
128
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$60,915
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
33508 Harvest of vein using an endoscope 26 26 $15
33533 Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 26 26 $1,743
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 24 24 $162
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 20 20 $170
33518 Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts 16 16 $389
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 16 16 $105

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Lubbock Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 23. This provider delivers 5.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$628
Transactions
10
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medtronic, INC. 10 $628.26

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$628

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ralph Paone's medical specialty?
Dr. Ralph Paone practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Lubbock, TX.
Where does Dr. Ralph Paone practice?
Dr. Ralph Paone practices at 3502 9Th St, Lubbock, TX 794153300. Office phone: 8067928185.
What is Dr. Ralph Paone's NPI?
Dr. Ralph Paone's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396892774, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ralph Paone accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ralph Paone accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ralph Paone commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Harvest of vein using an endoscope (HCPCS 33508); Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft (HCPCS 33533); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.