ALFREDO R. RAMIREZ M.D. – NPI #1003829417
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

ALFREDO RAMIREZ is a thoracic surgeon located in GREAT FALLS, MT. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1003829417 to ALFREDO RAMIREZ on August 15, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208G00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery).

The NPI profile was last updated on Dec 22, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for ALFREDO RAMIREZ below.

NPI Profile for
ALFREDO R. RAMIREZ

NPI Number
1003829417
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ALFREDO R. RAMIREZ
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1300 28TH ST S FL 2
GREAT FALLS, MT 59405-5296
Phone: (406) 455-4320 Fax: (406) 731-8318
2 Other location(s):
200 W Arbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92103-9000
Phone: (800) 926-8273
Naval Medical Center San Diego
34800 Bob Wilson Drive
San Diego, CA 92134-1403
Phone: (619) 532-9140
Fax: (619) 532-8799
Mailing address
PO BOX 232410
SAN DIEGO, CA 92193-2410
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Dec 22, 2025

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
208G00000X
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) (Primary)		 CA A101070

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
ALFREDO RAMIREZ is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BILLINGS CLINIC
      2800 10TH AVE N
      BILLINGS, MT 59101

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