DR. WALTER W OHARA MD
NPI 1376541789
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Houston, TX

Q: What is Walter Ohara's NPI number?

The NPI number for Walter Ohara is 1376541789. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 9, 2005.

Q: What is Walter Ohara's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Walter Ohara was last updated on October 18, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 years 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.

Active since July 09, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

6550 FANNIN ST, SUITE 1401, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 441-5200(713) 793-7428 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 18, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Dr. Walter W Ohara Md NPPES

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

DR. WALTER W OHARA MD (NPI 1376541789) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (N8699) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Eastern Virginia Medical School (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376541789

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. WALTER W OHARACredential: MD

Location Address6550 FANNIN ST, SUITE 1401Houston, TX 77030-2717

Mailing Address6550 Fannin St, Suite 1401Houston, TX 77030-2717 · (713) 441-5200 · Fax (713) 793-7428

Phone(713) 441-5200

Fax(713) 793-7428

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSEastern Virginia Medical SchoolGraduated 1995

Enumeration DateJuly 9, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 18, 2017

✔ NPI 1376541789 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 TX · N8699✔ Licensed in KS · 0429755

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.

6550 FANNIN ST, Houston, TX 77030

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Other Identifiers 12

Medicare UPINH66594KS

Medicaid280663004TX

Medicaid280663002TX

Medicaid280663003TX

Other1376541789TX · Blue Cross Blue Shield

Medicaid100422750AKS

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified102226KS

Medicare PINTXB123954TX

OtherP01301598TX · Rr Medicare

Medicaid280663001TX

Medicare PINTXB124055TX

Medicare PINTXB145698TX

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

Dr. Walter W Ohara 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 ID9537204821

PECOS Enrollment IDI20240304002403

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.

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.

17 services17 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.

16 services16 patients

Exclusion of appendage of left upper chamber of heart performed during other procedure on chest 33268

This is a procedure done on the heart's left upper chamber (atrium). The small pouch-like appendage is sealed off during another chest procedure. This is done to reduce the risk of blood clots forming and causing strokes.

15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Mechanicsville, VA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number490069

Location8260 Atlee RoadMechanicsville, VA 23116 · Hanover 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.

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.

MEGAN MCCLANAHAN

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

6550 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 441-5155

MARIANNE CARLSON PSYD

Psychologist (Clinical)

6550 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (346) 248-2040

MARIE MCLAIN P.A.

Physician Assistant

6550 FANNIN ST, SMITH TOWER, SUITE 1901
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 441-1100

DALIA MOGHAZY MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

6550 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 790-3311

YVONNE I-FANG CHU M.D.

Ophthalmology

6550 FANNIN ST, SUITE 1501
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 798-6100

DR. SAM JERRY LONG D.D.S.

Dentist (General Practice)

6550 FANNIN ST, STE 2103
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 797-0846

THOMAS W KNIGHT MD

Internal Medicine

6550 FANNIN ST, SMITH 1101
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 441-0006

DR. JOOHI JIMENEZ-SHAHED M.D.

Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)

6550 FANNIN ST, SUITE 1801
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 798-5975

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 Walter Ohara's NPI number?

The NPI number for Walter Ohara is 1376541789. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 9, 2005.

Where is Walter Ohara located?

Walter Ohara practices at 6550 Fannin St Suite 1401, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 441-5200.

What is Walter Ohara's specialty?

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

Is Walter Ohara enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Walter Ohara 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 Walter Ohara affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Walter Ohara is affiliated with Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Walter Ohara was last updated on October 18, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 years 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.