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DR. RONALD FAIRBAIRN PARSONS MD
NPI 1508913252
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Philadelphia, PA

Active since January 04, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
92.26/100
CMS Quality Rating
3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104(215) 590-2730(267) 425-9552 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 9, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 9, 2023, Jan 29, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Ronald Fairbairn Parsons Md NPPES

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

DR. RONALD FAIRBAIRN PARSONS MD (NPI 1508913252) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD434215) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania, and maintains a secondary practice location in Allentown.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508913252
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RONALD FAIRBAIRN PARSONSCredential: MD
Location Address3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVDPhiladelphia, PA 19104-4319
Mailing Address3401 Civic Center BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 19104-4319 · (215) 590-2730 · Fax (267) 425-9552
Phone(215) 590-2730
Fax(267) 425-9552
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSState University Of New York At Buffalo School Of MedicineGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateJanuary 4, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 9, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 9, 2023
✔ NPI 1508913252 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 PA · MD434215
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 MD434215 (PA)
3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11501 N Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 110Allentown, PA 18104-2309 · Phone (215) 662-6200 · Fax (215) 662-2244

Other Identifiers 2

OtherMD434215PA · Medical License
Medicaid03462806NY

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Ronald Fairbairn Parsons 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 ID7113173550
PECOS Enrollment IDI20231016000739
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Ronald Parsons reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

University Of Penn-Medical Group
Same address
Plastic Surgery
3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD, SOUTH PAVILLION 1ST FLOOR
Philadelphia, PA 19104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1629181912 (Pennsylvania)
  • 3,488 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1194113118 (215) 662-7300
Children's Surgical Associates Ltd
Same address
Urology
3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD
Philadelphia, PA 19104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 178 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1003985854 (215) 590-2754
Clinical Care Associates Of The University Of Pennsylvania Health Syst
1.9 mi
Urgent Care
1930 SOUTH BROAD ST, UNIT 28, PENN URGENT CARE SOUTH PHILADELPHIA
Philadelphia, PA 19145
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Clinical Care Associates Of The University Of Pennsylvania Health.
  • 983 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1508380452 (215) 419-7500

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

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.

Transplantation of donor kidney 50360
Transplantation of a donor kidney involves replacing a non-functioning kidney with a healthy one from a donor. This procedure can significantly improve the quality of life for those with serious kidney disease. The new kidney can perform the essential task of filtering blood and removing waste.
49 services49 patients
Preparation of donor kidney for transplantation 50323
Preparation of a kidney for transplantation involves careful evaluation of the donor organ. It includes checking for diseases, ensuring compatibility, and preserving the organ in a cold solution until transplantation. This process ensures the best outcome for the recipient.
26 services26 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
24 services14 patients
Preparation of living donor kidney for transplantation 50325
Preparation of a living donor kidney for transplantation involves a thorough health examination of the donor to ensure they're fit to donate. The kidney is then carefully removed, preserved, and prepared for the recipient. This procedure aims to help those with kidney failure.
20 services20 patients
Removal of kidney from living donor using an endoscope 50547
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a thin tube with a camera, to remove a kidney from a living donor. The endoscope is inserted through a small incision, allowing the surgeon to see and remove the kidney with minimal impact on the body.
13 services13 patients
Removal of abdominal cavity tube 49422
The removal of an abdominal cavity tube is a medical procedure that involves taking out a tube previously placed in your abdomen. This tube may have been used to drain fluid, air, or pus from your abdominal area. The process is safe, typically quick, and done by a healthcare professional.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania

Acute Care Hospitals · Philadelphia, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390111
Location34th & Spruce StsPhiladelphia, PA 19104 · Philadelphia County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 19104 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
$180.99 typical visit price
range $59.88 – $180.99
Typical copayment $45.24 (range $14.97 – $45.24)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$74.47 typical visit price
range $19.30 – $147.29
Typical copayment $18.61 (range $4.82 – $36.82)
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.

92.26/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality73.83
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 6

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
1 supplier231 claims46,320 services$0.31 avg. paid by Medicare
Prednisone, immediate release or delayed release, oral, 1 mg J7512
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
1 supplier332 claims50,400 services$0.01 avg. paid by Medicare
Mycophenolate mofetil, oral, 250 mg J7517
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
1 supplier294 claims62,820 services$0.19 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for initial immunosuppressive drug(s), first month following transplant Q0510
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$39.49 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
1 supplier164 claims164 services$18.14 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
1 supplier672 claims672 services$12.07 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

AARON DORFMAN M.D.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA - CARDIOLOGY
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 590-4040
MS. NICOLE MARIE KOEPKE CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA - EMERGENCY MED
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 590-1944
DR. CASSANDRA ALYS LIGH MD
Surgery (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 590-2208
DR. PREETI SOI
Psychiatry & Neurology (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 590-7555
ROSALIND USHER M.D.
Pediatrics (Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics)
3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD, DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 590-6336
DR. MATTHEW DAVID SCHREIER MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 590-1000
DR. TERRENCE CALDWELL JR. PHARMD
Pharmacist (Pediatrics)
3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 590-1000
ALYSSA STIEFEL CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 590-1000

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 Ronald Parsons's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ronald Parsons is 1508913252. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 4, 2007.

Where is Ronald Parsons located?

Ronald Parsons practices at 3401 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104. The listed phone number is (215) 590-2730.

What is Ronald Parsons's specialty?

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

Is Ronald Parsons enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ronald Parsons 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Ronald Parsons's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ronald Parsons reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: University Of Penn-Medical Group (Philadelphia, PA), Children's Surgical Associates Ltd (Philadelphia, PA) and Clinical Care Associates Of The University Of Pennsylvania Health Syst (Philadelphia, PA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Ronald Parsons's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Ronald Parsons affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ronald Parsons is affiliated with Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ronald Parsons was last updated on November 9, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.