LOUIS A BRUNSTING III MD
NPI 1356334692
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Cincinnati, OH

Active since August 23, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
90.38/100
CMS Quality Rating
10496 MONTGOMERY RD STE 104, CINCINNATI, OH 45242(513) 865-5120(513) 865-5121 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 30, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 30, 2019, Sep 19, 2016, Sep 14, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Louis A Brunsting Iii Md NPPES

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

LOUIS A BRUNSTING III MD (NPI 1356334692) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Cincinnati, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35.096211) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mccullough-hyde Memorial Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Auburn.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356334692
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameLOUIS A BRUNSTING IIICredential: MD
Location Address10496 MONTGOMERY RD STE 104Cincinnati, OH 45242
Mailing Address4685 Forest AveCincinnati, OH 45212-3397 · (513) 853-4721 · Fax (513) 852-8525
Fax(513) 865-5121
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of California, San Diego School Of MedicineGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateAugust 23, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 30, 20193 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1356334692 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 OH · 35.096211 Licensed in AL · 31578
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.

10496 MONTGOMERY RD STE 104, Cincinnati, OH 45242

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12375 Champions Blvd, 3rd FloorAuburn, AL 36830-6471 · Phone (334) 528-5959 · Fax (334) 528-5899

Other Identifiers 15

Other10071071TN · Amerigroup Community Care
Medicaid169836AL
Medicaid3087817TN
Other64921315KY · Ky Medicaid
Other0199333Bcbs
Medicaid2087215TN
Other4609774Aetna
Medicaid169226AL
Other4047180TN · Bcbs
Other511-57428AL · Bcbs Of Al, 2375 Champions Blvd, Auburn
Other6420160AL · Multiplan
OtherP00010965TN · Railroad Medicare
Other511-57708AL · Bcbs Of Al, 2000 Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika
Other7246414-010Cigna
OtherTN0102TN · Americhoice

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

Louis A Brunsting Iii 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 ID9638066137
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101201000684
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 8

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.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
44 services44 patients
Interpretation and report of ultrasound of heart 93314
This procedure involves using ultrasound technology to create images of your heart. These images help identify heart conditions by showing the size, structure, and motion of your heart. A report is then prepared detailing the findings.
31 services31 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
31 services31 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.
30 services29 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.
24 services24 patients
Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts 33518
A coronary artery bypass with 2 grafts is a surgery to improve blood flow to your heart. A surgeon takes a healthy vein or artery from your body and attaches it to the blocked coronary artery. This creates a new path for blood to flow, bypassing the blockage.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Mccullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Oxford, OH
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number360046
Location110 North Poplar StreetOxford, OH 45056 · Butler County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Good Samaritan Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Cincinnati, OH
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number360134
Location375 Dixmyth AvenueCincinnati, OH 45220 · Hamilton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Bethesda North

Acute Care Hospitals · Cincinnati, OH
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number360179
Location10500 Montgomery RoadCincinnati, OH 45242 · Hamilton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 45242 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
$166.65 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $41.66 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

90.38/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Quality80.76
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.
99%73 patients4/55-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
98%88 patients4/55-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

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

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
10496 MONTGOMERY RD STE 104
CINCINNATI, OH 45242

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1356334692, enumerated as an "individual" on August 23, 2005.

The provider is located at 10496 MONTGOMERY RD STE 104 CINCINNATI, OH 45242 and the phone number is (513) 865-5120.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource,. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

Louis Brunsting is affiliated with: MCCULLOUGH-HYDE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL and BETHESDA NORTH.