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
- Primary practice
-
3502 9Th St, Suite 260
Lubbock, TX 794153300
(806) 792-8185
fax (806) 792-9180 - Mailing address
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5219 City Bank Pkwy Ste 35
Lubbock, TX 79407
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
All-time total
$628
Transactions
10
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medtronic, INC. | 10 | $628.26 |
By nature of payment
Frequently asked questions
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.