THOMAS K KALMBACH MD
NPI 1114011798
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Merrillville, IN

Active since October 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
8687 CONNECTICUT, SUITE F, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410(219) 769-7800(219) 755-0748 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 15, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 15, 2021, Nov 5, 2020, Jun 15, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Thomas K Kalmbach Md NPPES

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

THOMAS K KALMBACH MD (NPI 1114011798) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Merrillville, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (01041482A) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northwest Health-la Porte, and is a graduate of Other (1982).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1114011798
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameTHOMAS K KALMBACHCredential: MD
Location Address8687 CONNECTICUT, SUITE FMerrillville, IN 46410
Mailing Address250 N Shadeland Ave Ste 200Indianapolis, IN 46219-4959 · Fax (219) 755-0748
Fax(219) 755-0748
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1982
Enumeration DateOctober 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 15, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 15, 2021
NPI 1114011798 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 IN · 01041482A Licensed in IN · 010-41482
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.
8687 CONNECTICUT, Merrillville, IN 46410

Other Identifiers 2

Other000001014260Anthem Provider Id
Medicaid100346780IN

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Thomas K Kalmbach Md 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 ID547300022
PECOS Enrollment IDI20091214000406
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Northwest Health-La Porte

Acute Care Hospitals · La Porte, IN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150006
Location1331 State StreetLa Porte, IN 46350 · La Porte County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Northwest Health - Porter

Acute Care Hospitals · Valparaiso, IN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number150035
Location85 East Us Hwy 6Valparaiso, IN 46383 · Porter County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46410 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
$161.76 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $40.44 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$66.48 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $16.62 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
8687 CONNECTICUT, SUITE F
MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Thomas Kalmbach's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Kalmbach is 1114011798. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 3, 2006.

Where is Thomas Kalmbach located?

Thomas Kalmbach practices at 8687 Connecticut Suite F, Merrillville, IN 46410. The listed phone number is (219) 769-7800.

What is Thomas Kalmbach's specialty?

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

Is Thomas Kalmbach enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Thomas Kalmbach is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Thomas Kalmbach accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Thomas Kalmbach as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Thomas Kalmbach affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Thomas Kalmbach is affiliated with Northwest Health-La Porte and Northwest Health - Porter.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thomas Kalmbach was last updated on January 15, 2021. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.