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DR. JAMES J LIVESAY M.D.
NPI 1285721738
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Houston, TX

Active since October 06, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1101 BATES AVE, STE P115, HOUSTON, TX 77030(832) 355-4900(832) 355-3770 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 9, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. James J Livesay M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JAMES J LIVESAY M.D. (NPI 1285721738) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (E1025) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me, and is a graduate of Baylor College Of Medicine (1973).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285721738
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES J LIVESAYCredential: M.D.
Location Address1101 BATES AVE, STE P115Houston, TX 77030-2607
Mailing AddressPo Box 20345Houston, TX 77225-0345 · (832) 355-4900 · Fax (832) 355-3770
Phone(832) 355-4900
Fax(832) 355-3770
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSBaylor College Of MedicineGraduated 1973
Enumeration DateOctober 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 9, 2016
✔ NPI 1285721738 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · E1025
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 E1025 (TX)
Also ListedSurgery · Vascular SurgeryTaxonomy 2086S0129X · License E1025 (TX)
1101 BATES AVE, Houston, TX 77030
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Other Identifiers 9

Medicare PIN83M963TX
OtherB156290TX · Medicare (stmc)
Medicaid136034904TX
Medicare PIN82C342TX
Other780000017TX · Railroad Medicare
Other136034912TX · Medicaid (stmc)
Other330002572TX · Travelers Medicare
Other82C342TX · Bcbs
Other8DJ144TX · Bcbs (stmc)

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

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. James J Livesay 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 ID5294878237
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100621000649
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 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.
44 services44 patients
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.
44 services44 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
27 services27 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number450193
Location6720 Bertner Ave, Ste Mc1-266Houston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Patient Centered Surgical Risk Assessment and Communication for Cardiac Surgery
Percentage of patients age 18 and older undergoing a non-emergency risk modeled cardiac surgery procedure that had personalized risk assessment using the STS risk calculator and discussed those risks with the surgeon.
9%64 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
100%72 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

DR. JOHN MICHAEL DUNCAN JR. M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
1101 BATES AVE, STE P115
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 355-4900
ALMA AGUILAR
Pharmacist
1101 BATES AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 355-1000
ALICIA DIAZ NP
Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
1101 BATES AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 355-1000
DR. IGOR DARKO GREGORIC M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
1101 BATES AVE, SUITE P-514
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 355-4900
CECILIO GUTIERREZ DPT
Physical Therapist
1101 BATES AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 355-1000
DAVID A. OTT M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
1101 BATES AVE, P115
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 355-4900
JOSEPH S. COSELLI MD
Surgery
1101 BATES AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 355-9910
ALI OMRANIAN M.D.
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
1101 BATES AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 355-1000

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 James Livesay's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Livesay is 1285721738. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 6, 2006.

Where is James Livesay located?

James Livesay practices at 1101 Bates Ave Ste P115, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (832) 355-4900.

What is James Livesay's specialty?

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

Is James Livesay enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Livesay 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 James Livesay accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 6 other insurers list James Livesay 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 James Livesay affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Livesay is affiliated with Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Livesay was last updated on December 9, 2016. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.