Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Christopher Kwon, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Waco, TX
- NPI 1225074867
- Accepts Medicare
- 29 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 3 states
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 4 locations .
- Primary practice
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100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd
Waco, TX 767128897
(254) 202-2000 - Additional location
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1350 Hickory St Ste 102
Melbourne, FL 329013224
(321) 434-3455
fax (321) 434-3456 - Additional location
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6006 49Th St N Ste 310
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
(727) 527-9779
fax (727) 522-0415 - Additional location
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2435 W. Belvedere Ave, Suite 35
Balto., MD 212155224
(410) 601-0900
fax (410) 601-0901 - Mailing address
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Po Box 844658
Dallas, TX 752844658
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Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 3, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 1997 — 29 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (3)
- Texas #R6223 · Florida #ME133782 · Arizona #32875
- Medicaid (2)
- FL #100793000 · AZ #866014
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1225074867. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
646
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$168,563
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 117 | 117 | $213 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 116 | 49 | $48 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 54 | 24 | $77 | |
33533 |
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 48 | 48 | $1,591 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 45 | 40 | $126 | |
33508 |
Harvest of vein using an endoscope | 44 | 44 | $15 | |
33268 |
Exclusion of appendage of left upper chamber of heart performed during other procedure on chest | 43 | 43 | $124 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 43 | 36 | $87 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 29 | 27 | $124 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 27 | 26 | $173 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in Waco Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 50. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$3,753
Transactions
47
Manufacturers
11
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| W. L. Gore & Associates, INC. | 9 | $1,557.65 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 12 | $1,056.47 | |
| Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | 12 | $712.21 | |
| Zimmer Biomet Holdings, INC. | 2 | $101.64 | |
| AngioDynamics, INC. | 2 | $100.35 | |
| Silk Road Medical, INC. | 2 | $52.03 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 3 | $51.95 | |
| Atricure, INC. | 2 | $43.90 | |
| CVRx, INC. | 1 | $31.22 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 1 | $24.71 | |
| Abiomed | 1 | $20.55 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
156
Patients
52
Total drug cost
$1,826
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 86 | 37 | $1,126 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 19 | 0 | $389 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 19 | 15 | $32 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 18 | 0 | $103 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | Generic | 14 | 0 | $176 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Christopher Kwon's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Kwon practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Waco, TX.
Where does Dr. Christopher Kwon practice?
Dr. Christopher Kwon practices at 100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX 767128897. Office phone: 2542022000.
What is Dr. Christopher Kwon's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Kwon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225074867, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Kwon accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Kwon accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Kwon commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.