DR. ALFREDO RAFAEL RAMIREZ M.D.
NPI 1003829417
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Great Falls, MT

Q: What is Alfredo Ramirez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alfredo Ramirez is 1003829417. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 15, 2006.

Q: What is Alfredo Ramirez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alfredo Ramirez was last updated on December 22, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since August 15, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1300 28TH ST S FL 2, GREAT FALLS, MT 59405(406) 455-4320(406) 731-8318 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 22, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 22, 2025, Mar 6, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Dr. Alfredo Rafael Ramirez M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. ALFREDO RAFAEL RAMIREZ M.D. (NPI 1003829417) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Great Falls, Montana, licensed in Montana (88580) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003829417

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. ALFREDO RAFAEL RAMIREZCredential: M.D.

Location Address1300 28TH ST S FL 2Great Falls, MT 59405-5296

Mailing AddressPo Box 232410San Diego, CA 92193-2410

Phone(406) 455-4320

Fax(406) 731-8318

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1997

Enumeration DateAugust 15, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 22, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedDecember 22, 2025

✔ NPI 1003829417 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208G00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in MT · 88580✔ Licensed in CA · A101070✔ Licensed in IL · 036111837

Definition

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.

1300 28TH ST S FL 2, Great Falls, MT 59405

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1Naval Medical Center San Diego, 34800 Bob Wilson DriveSan Diego, CA 92134-1403 · Phone (619) 532-9140 · Fax (619) 532-8799

Location 2200 W Arbor DrSan Diego, CA 92103-9000 · Phone (800) 926-8273

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Alfredo Rafael Ramirez M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4284630401

PECOS Enrollment IDI20200821002158, I20231123000106

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

52 services52 patients

Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 33533

A coronary artery bypass with one artery graft is a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to your heart. An artery from another part of your body is used to bypass a blocked or narrowed coronary artery. This can help reduce chest pain and risk of heart attack.

17 services17 patients

Harvest of vein using an endoscope 33508

Harvesting a vein using an endoscope is a procedure where a small camera is used to help surgeons remove a vein from your body. This vein is often used to bypass a blocked artery, improving blood flow to your heart.

15 services15 patients

Exclusion of appendage of left upper chamber of heart performed during other procedure on chest 33268

This is a procedure done on the heart's left upper chamber (atrium). The small pouch-like appendage is sealed off during another chest procedure. This is done to reduce the risk of blood clots forming and causing strokes.

12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare

Acute Care Hospitals · Tallahassee, FL

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number100135

Location1300 Miccosukee RdTallahassee, FL 32308 · Leon County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Benefis Hospitals Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Great Falls, MT

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number270012

Location1101 26th St SGreat Falls, MT 59405 · Cascade County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 59405 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$172.26 typical visit price

range $56.81 – $172.26

Typical copayment $43.06 (range $14.20 – $43.06)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$70.82 typical visit price

range $18.24 – $140.32

Typical copayment $17.70 (range $4.56 – $35.08)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

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