DR. AFSHIN EHSAN M.D.
NPI 1508890260
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Temple, TX

Active since July 10, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2401 S 31ST ST, TEMPLE, TX 76508(254) 724-2111 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 31, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 31, 2025, Aug 10, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Afshin Ehsan M.d. NPPES

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

DR. AFSHIN EHSAN M.D. (NPI 1508890260) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Temple, Texas, licensed in Texas (48589) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple, and maintains a secondary practice location in Boston.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508890260
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. AFSHIN EHSANCredential: M.D.
Location Address2401 S 31ST STTemple, TX 76508-0001
Mailing AddressPo Box 844658Dallas, TX 75284-4658 · (254) 724-2111
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Southern California Keck School Of MedicineGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateJuly 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 31, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 31, 2025
NPI 1508890260 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 · 48589 Licensed in MA · 153859
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.
2401 S 31ST ST, Temple, TX 76508

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1Tufts New England Medical Center, 750 Washington St #266Boston, MA 02111 · Phone (617) 636-5594

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

Dr. Afshin Ehsan 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 ID5193795227
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250317000891
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 7

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.
49 services49 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.
27 services27 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.
26 services26 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.
22 services22 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.
20 services20 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.
17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

Acute Care Hospitals · Temple, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450054
Location2401 S 31st StTemple, TX 76508 · Bell County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Adventhealth Central Texas

Acute Care Hospitals · Killeen, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number450152
Location2201 S Clear Creek RoadKilleen, TX 76542 · Bell County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 76508 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
$166.88 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $41.72 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.
6%121 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
99%149 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 20

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

Family Medicine
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Physician Assistant
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Physical Therapist
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Nurse Practitioner
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508

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 Afshin Ehsan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Afshin Ehsan is 1508890260. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 10, 2006.

Where is Afshin Ehsan located?

Afshin Ehsan practices at 2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508. The listed phone number is (254) 724-2111.

What is Afshin Ehsan's specialty?

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

Is Afshin Ehsan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Afshin Ehsan 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 Afshin Ehsan accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Afshin Ehsan 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 Afshin Ehsan affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Afshin Ehsan is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple and Adventhealth Central Texas.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Afshin Ehsan was last updated on March 31, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.