Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Clifford Kitten, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Shenandoah, TX
- NPI 1396730826
- Accepts Medicare
- 51 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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118 Shenandoah Dr, Suite A
Shenandoah, TX 773811204
(281) 583-4000
fax (281) 580-5079
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- September 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 29, 2015
- Year of graduation
- 1975 — 51 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #E4456
- Medicaid
- TX #1227209-03
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1396730826. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
176
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$41,525
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 45 | 29 | $50 | |
99221 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | 43 | 42 | $83 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 26 | 26 | $169 | |
33508 |
Harvest of vein using an endoscope | 17 | 17 | $15 | |
15777 |
Implantation of biologic implant to soft tissue | 16 | 16 | $218 | |
33533 |
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 16 | 16 | $1,622 | |
33268 |
Exclusion of appendage of left upper chamber of heart performed during other procedure on chest | 13 | 13 | $123 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in Shenandoah Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 25. This provider delivers 7.0× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,489
Transactions
37
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| W. L. Gore & Associates, INC. | 5 | $598.81 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 7 | $339.97 | |
| Atricure, INC. | 4 | $220.53 | |
| Abiomed | 1 | $176.89 | |
| Baxter Healthcare | 2 | $175.48 | |
| Medinc of Texas | 3 | $158.63 | |
| Bone Support INC. | 1 | $152.51 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 4 | $150.87 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 2 | $137.27 | |
| Medical Device Business Services, INC. | 1 | $121.86 | |
| Cook Medical LLC | 1 | $88.11 | |
| Ethicon US, LLC | 3 | $87.72 | |
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | 1 | $31.13 | |
| Lsi Solutions INC | 1 | $30.77 | |
| Baylis Medical Technologies INC. | 1 | $18.13 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
27
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$294
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaminophen-Codeine (Acetaminophen With Codeine) | Brand | 14 | 0 | $65 |
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 13 | 0 | $230 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Clifford Kitten's medical specialty?
Dr. Clifford Kitten practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Shenandoah, TX.
Where does Dr. Clifford Kitten practice?
Dr. Clifford Kitten practices at 118 Shenandoah Dr, Shenandoah, TX 773811204. Office phone: 2815834000.
What is Dr. Clifford Kitten's NPI?
Dr. Clifford Kitten's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396730826, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Clifford Kitten accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Clifford Kitten accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Clifford Kitten commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99221); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.