PETER A. CARAVELLA MD – NPI #1497945232
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)

PETER CARAVELLA is a thoracic surgeon located in LAS VEGAS, NV. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1497945232 to PETER CARAVELLA on July 27, 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 previously updated about 15 years ago on Jan 27, 2011. 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 PETER CARAVELLA below.

NPI Profile for
PETER A. CARAVELLA

NPI Number
1497945232
Enumeration Date

(about 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
PETER A. CARAVELLA
Credentials
MD
Primary location
8930 W SUNSET RD
SUITE#300
LAS VEGAS, NV 89148-5008
Phone: (702) 228-8834 Fax: (702) 258-7787
Mailing address
9811 W CHARLESTON BLVD
SUITE#2640
LAS VEGAS, NV 89117-7528
Phone: (702) 228-8834 Fax: (702) 258-7787
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
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)		 IL 036115137
208600000X
- Surgery		 NV 10155

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

Education
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1997
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
PETER CARAVELLA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • DESERT SPRINGS HOSPITAL
      2075 EAST FLAMINGO ROAD
      LAS VEGAS, NV 89119
    • HENDERSON HOSPITAL
      1050 WEST GALLERIA DRIVE
      HENDERSON, NV 89011
    • SPRING VALLEY HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
      5400 SOUTH RAINBOW BLVD
      LAS VEGAS, NV 89118
    • VALLEY HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
      620 SHADOW LANE
      LAS VEGAS, NV 89106

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