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MICHAEL JAMES PIENTA MD
NPI 1225564495
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Norfolk, VA

Active since May 10, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
600 GRESHAM DR STE 8600, NORFOLK, VA 23507(757) 388-6005(757) 388-6006 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 8, 2025, May 10, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Michael James Pienta Md NPPES

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

MICHAEL JAMES PIENTA MD (NPI 1225564495) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Norfolk, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0101285834) and active in the NPI registry since May 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Ann Arbor.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225564495
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameMICHAEL JAMES PIENTACredential: MD
Location Address600 GRESHAM DR STE 8600Norfolk, VA 23507-1904
Mailing Address600 Gresham Dr Ste 8600Norfolk, VA 23507-1904 · (757) 388-6005 · Fax (757) 388-6006
Phone(757) 388-6005
Fax(757) 388-6006
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Michigan Medical SchoolGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateMay 10, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 8, 2025
✔ NPI 1225564495 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License✔ Licensed in VA · 0101285834
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.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License 4301112089 (MI)
600 GRESHAM DR STE 8600, Norfolk, VA 23507
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11500 E Medical Center Dr, 2120 TCAnn Arbor, MI 48109-5344 · Phone (734) 936-4973

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

Michael James Pienta 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 ID4183901499
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250731001146
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 4

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

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Norfolk, VA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number490007
Location600 Gresham DrNorfolk, VA 23507 · Norfolk City County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Sentara Obici Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Suffolk, VA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number490044
Location2800 Godwin BoulevardSuffolk, VA 23439 · Suffolk City County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Sentara Leigh Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Norfolk, VA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number490046
Location830 Kempsville RoadNorfolk, VA 23502 · Norfolk City County
Birthing friendly

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Virginia Beach, VA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number490057
Location1060 First Colonial RoadVirginia Beach, VA 23454 · Virginia Beach City County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 23507 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
$170.30 typical visit price
range $56.19 – $170.30
Typical copayment $42.57 (range $14.04 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$70.08 typical visit price
range $18.07 – $138.91
Typical copayment $17.52 (range $4.51 – $34.72)
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 20

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

JENNIFER ROBIN WARD RN, APRN-BC (ANP)
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
600 GRESHAM DR STE 8600
NORFOLK, VA 23507
Norfolk City (757) 388-6005
HALEY ADRIANNA PIERCE PA
Physician Assistant
600 GRESHAM DR STE 8600
NORFOLK, VA 23507
Norfolk City (757) 388-6005
CHRISTOPHER BRENT JOHNSON PA
Physician Assistant
600 GRESHAM DR STE 8600
NORFOLK, VA 23507
Norfolk City (757) 388-6005
JONATHAN OSITA NWILOH MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
600 GRESHAM DR STE 8600
NORFOLK, VA 23507
Norfolk City (757) 388-6005
DR. CHRIS CECIL COOK M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
600 GRESHAM DR STE 8600
NORFOLK, VA 23507
Norfolk City (757) 388-6005
KRISTEN ANNE CARLSON NP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
600 GRESHAM DR STE 8600
NORFOLK, VA 23507
Norfolk City (757) 388-6005
ROBERT LOGAN MIDDLEKAUFF PA
Physician Assistant
600 GRESHAM DR STE 8600
NORFOLK, VA 23507
Norfolk City (757) 388-6005
MRS. AMY ACCETTOLA SHANNON FNP-C, MSN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
600 GRESHAM DR STE 8600
NORFOLK, VA 23507
Norfolk City (757) 388-6005

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 Michael Pienta's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Pienta is 1225564495. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 10, 2017.

Where is Michael Pienta located?

Michael Pienta practices at 600 Gresham Dr Ste 8600, Norfolk, VA 23507. The listed phone number is (757) 388-6005.

What is Michael Pienta's specialty?

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

Is Michael Pienta enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Pienta 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.

Is Michael Pienta affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Michael Pienta is affiliated with Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Sentara Obici Hospital, Sentara Leigh Hospital and Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Pienta was last updated on July 8, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.