ALFRED PROTO M.D. – NPI #1265627384
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)

ALFRED PROTO is a thoracic surgeon located in WINCHESTER, VA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1265627384 to ALFRED PROTO on September 11, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, 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 Mar 21, 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 ALFRED PROTO below.

NPI Profile for
ALFRED PROTO

NPI Number
1265627384
Enumeration Date

(about 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ALFRED PROTO
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1880 AMHERST STREET
SUITE 310
WINCHESTER, VA 22601
Phone: (540) 536-6721 Fax: (540) 536-6724
1 Other location(s):
1840 Amherst St
Winchester, VA 22601-2808
Phone: (540) 536-8000
Fax: (540) 536-7780
Mailing address
220 CAMPUS BLVD STE 320
WINCHESTER, VA 22601-2889
Phone: (540) 536-5100 Fax: (540) 536-0235
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Mar 20, 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)		 VA 0101284997
208600000X
- Surgery		 PA MT196091

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

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Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
1840 AMHERST ST,
WINCHESTER, VA 77025-1669
Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
1880 AMHERST STREET,
WINCHESTER, VA 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
NEW YORK MEDICAL COLLEGE - Graduated 2004
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
ALFRED PROTO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MAINE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER
      35 MEDICAL CENTER PARKWAY
      AUGUSTA, ME 04330

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