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ALI SHIRAFKAN M.D.
NPI 1407221500
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Galveston, TX

Active since December 01, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, GALVESTON, TX 77555(409) 772-0531(409) 772-0557 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 29, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 10, 2024, Jun 4, 2021, Dec 1, 2015 (3 updates tracked since 2015).

About Ali Shirafkan M.d. NPPES

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

ALI SHIRAFKAN M.D. (NPI 1407221500) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Galveston, Texas, licensed in Texas (T1848) and active in the NPI registry since December 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, and maintains a secondary practice location in Houston.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407221500
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameALI SHIRAFKANCredential: M.D.
Location Address301 UNIVERSITY BLVDGalveston, TX 77555-0534
Mailing Address6400 Fannin St Ste 2350Houston, TX 77030-1554 · (713) 486-6728 · Fax (713) 486-6728
Phone(409) 772-0531
Fax(409) 772-0557
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateDecember 1, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 29, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 29, 2025
✔ NPI 1407221500 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 TX · T1848
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 ListedTransplant SurgeryTaxonomy 204F00000X · License T1848 (TX)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Galveston, TX 77555
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 16400 Fannin St Ste 2350Houston, TX 77030-1554 · Phone (713) 486-6728

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice, Oscar Insurance Company.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

Ali Shirafkan 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 ID547702318
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240607001612
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

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

University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston

Acute Care Hospitals · Galveston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number450018
Location301 University BoulevardGalveston, TX 77555 · Galveston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77555 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
$173.07 typical visit price
range $57.19 – $173.07
Typical copayment $43.26 (range $14.29 – $43.26)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$71.32 typical visit price
range $18.45 – $141.36
Typical copayment $17.83 (range $4.61 – $35.34)
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.

AMY KATHERINE HAVERTY PNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 772-2222
EVA NOVAK BLIGHT NNP
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 772-2222
DR. JENNIFER ANN MINNEMAN MD
Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 772-1011
DR. JAMES HAROLD PAVELA MD
Internal Medicine
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 772-7063
DIAA HAMOUDA MBBCH
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, JSA 9.128
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 772-8031
SOMMER KIRSCH CAUSEY MD
Anesthesiology
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 772-1221
RANDA ABDELMASIH MD
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (832) 505-2300
HEATHER PENTON
Anesthesiology
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555
Galveston County (409) 772-2222

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 Ali Shirafkan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ali Shirafkan is 1407221500. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 1, 2015.

Where is Ali Shirafkan located?

Ali Shirafkan practices at 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555. The listed phone number is (409) 772-0531.

What is Ali Shirafkan's specialty?

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

Is Ali Shirafkan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ali Shirafkan 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 Ali Shirafkan accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice and Oscar Insurance Company list Ali Shirafkan 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 Ali Shirafkan affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ali Shirafkan is affiliated with University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ali Shirafkan was last updated on October 29, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.