ISMAEL ALEJANDRO SALAS DE ARMAS M.D.
NPI 1245478585
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Houston, TX

Q: What is the provider's specialty?

The provider's specialty is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Active since January 24, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

82.38/100

CMS Quality Rating

6400 FANNIN ST STE 2500, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 486-6737(713) 500-0868 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

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About Ismael Alejandro Salas De Armas M.d. NPPES

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

ISMAEL ALEJANDRO SALAS DE ARMAS M.D. (NPI 1245478585) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (P1588) and active in the NPI registry since January 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245478585

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameISMAEL ALEJANDRO SALAS DE ARMASCredential: M.D.

Location Address6400 FANNIN ST STE 2500Houston, TX 77030-1537

Mailing Address2402 Dry Bank LnPearland, TX 77584-2514 · (322) 483-1688

Phone(713) 486-6737

Fax(713) 500-0868

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2001

Enumeration DateJanuary 24, 2009

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 21, 2022

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 21, 2022

✔ NPI 1245478585 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

Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · P1588✔ Licensed in TX · 8254

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 ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License BP10029344 (TX)

6400 FANNIN ST STE 2500, Houston, TX 77030

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.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

Ismael Alejandro Salas De Armas 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 ID3577876812

PECOS Enrollment IDI20150716000419

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 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the 2024 & 2026 CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 33361

This procedure, known as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), involves replacing a damaged aortic valve through a small incision in the leg. A catheter is inserted into the femoral artery and guided up to the heart. The new valve is then positioned and deployed, restoring normal blood flow.

15 services15 patients

Leg revascularization (restoring blood flow) NAN01

Leg revascularization is a procedure aimed at restoring proper blood flow to your legs. It's often needed when blood vessels in your legs are blocked or narrowed. The process may involve surgery or less invasive methods to remove or bypass blockages, helping to alleviate pain and prevent serious complications.

0 services1 patient

Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) NAN07

Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) is a surgery to improve blood flow to your heart. It involves taking a blood vessel from another part of your body and using it to reroute blood around a blocked or narrowed artery in your heart. This can help reduce chest pain and minimize the risk of heart attacks.

0 services1 patient

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450068

Location6411 FanninHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 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

$176.98 typical visit price

range $58.24 – $176.98

Typical copayment $44.24 (range $14.56 – $44.24)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$72.62 typical visit price

range $18.60 – $143.93

Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)

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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

82.38/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

79.23

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

58.5

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