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DR. GERT DIEDERICK VICTOR PRETORIUS MD
NPI 1629385836
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in San Diego, CA

Active since September 09, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
200 WEST ARBOR DR, MC 8892, SAN DIEGO, CA 92103(619) 543-7777(619) 543-2652 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 19, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Gert Diederick Victor Pretorius Md NPPES

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

DR. GERT DIEDERICK VICTOR PRETORIUS MD (NPI 1629385836) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in San Diego, California, licensed in California (A113774) and active in the NPI registry since September 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Emory University Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629385836
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. GERT DIEDERICK VICTOR PRETORIUSCredential: MD
Location Address200 WEST ARBOR DR, MC 8892San Diego, CA 92103-9001
Mailing Address200 West Arbor Dr, Mc 8892San Diego, CA 92103-9001 · (619) 543-7777 · Fax (619) 543-2652
Phone(619) 543-7777
Fax(619) 543-2652
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateSeptember 9, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateJune 19, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJune 19, 2025
✔ NPI 1629385836 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 CA · A113774✔ Licensed in CA · 113774
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.
200 WEST ARBOR DR, San Diego, CA 92103
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Gert Diederick Victor Pretorius 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 ID6103011986
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110228000121, I20251125000207
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 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.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
35 services35 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.
20 services20 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.
20 services20 patients
Transplantation of donor heart 33945
A heart transplant involves replacing a diseased heart with a healthy one from a deceased donor. This procedure is typically considered when heart failure is so severe that it doesn't respond to other treatments. The new heart helps restore and improve the patient's quality of life.
18 services18 patients
Preparation of donor heart for transplantation 33944
The preparation of a donor heart for transplantation involves careful evaluation of the heart's health, followed by its removal from the donor. It is then preserved in a special solution, kept at a specific temperature, and transported quickly to the recipient.
17 services17 patients
Removal of defibrillator 33241
The removal of a defibrillator is a surgical procedure where a device, implanted near the heart to monitor and correct irregular heart rhythms, is taken out. This might be needed due to device malfunction, infection, or battery depletion. The procedure is performed by a specialist under anesthesia.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Emory University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Atlanta, GA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110010
Location1364 Clifton Road, NEAtlanta, GA 30322 · De Kalb County
Emergency services

Emory University Hospital Midtown

Acute Care Hospitals · Atlanta, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110078
Location550 Peachtree Street, NEAtlanta, GA 30308 · Fulton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92103 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
$184.71 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $46.17 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$76.87 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $19.21 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 16

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

DR. STEVEN DEMETER M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
200 WEST ARBOR DR, MAIL CODE - 0624
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
San Diego County (619) 543-1899
DR. MARY CORR MD
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
200 WEST ARBOR DR, MC 8201
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
San Diego County (619) 543-6911
DR. FRANK J PAPATHEOFANIS
Nuclear Medicine
200 WEST ARBOR DR, UCSD RADOP;PGU MC 8758
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
San Diego County (619) 543-6681
MRS. MERRY CHRISTINE BLANTZ NP
Nurse Practitioner
200 WEST ARBOR DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
San Diego County (619) 543-5656
DR. SHARON BROUHA M.D
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
200 WEST ARBOR DR, MC 8756
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
San Diego County (619) 543-3534
SHERI E DODDS O.T.
Occupational Therapist
200 WEST ARBOR DR, MC 8201
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
San Diego County (619) 543-1844
DR. DANIEL WOODSON SHAW M.D.
Dermatology
200 WEST ARBOR DR, UCSD MEDICAL CENTER - DERMATOLOGY - MC 8420
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
San Diego County (619) 543-3626
DR. DMITRI LERNER PHARMD
Pharmacist
200 WEST ARBOR DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103
San Diego County (858) 249-6495

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 Gert Pretorius's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gert Pretorius is 1629385836. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 9, 2010.

Where is Gert Pretorius located?

Gert Pretorius practices at 200 West Arbor Dr Mc 8892, San Diego, CA 92103. The listed phone number is (619) 543-7777.

What is Gert Pretorius's specialty?

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

Is Gert Pretorius enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gert Pretorius 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 Gert Pretorius accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee list Gert Pretorius 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 Gert Pretorius affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Gert Pretorius is affiliated with Emory University Hospital and Emory University Hospital Midtown.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gert Pretorius was last updated on June 19, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.