LAMAR J. BUSHNELL M.D.
NPI 1760582159
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Ventura, CA

Active since September 25, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
87.18/100
CMS Quality Rating
168 N BRENT ST STE 508, VENTURA, CA 93003(805) 643-2375(805) 643-3511 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 17, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 17, 2025, Jan 9, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Lamar J. Bushnell M.d. NPPES

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

LAMAR J. BUSHNELL M.D. (NPI 1760582159) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Ventura, California, licensed in California (G81373) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Ventura, and is a graduate of University Of Utah School Of Medicine (1987).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760582159
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameLAMAR J. BUSHNELLCredential: M.D.
Location Address168 N BRENT ST STE 508Ventura, CA 93003-2840
Mailing Address168 N Brent St Ste 508Ventura, CA 93003-2840 · (805) 643-2375 · Fax (805) 643-3511
Fax(805) 643-3511
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Utah School Of MedicineGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateSeptember 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 17, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 17, 2025
NPI 1760582159 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
License Licensed in CA · G81373
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.
168 N BRENT ST STE 508, Ventura, CA 93003

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1300 Hillmont AveVentura, CA 93003-1651 · Phone (805) 652-6000

Other Identifiers 1

Other330003580Railroad Medicare

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

Lamar J. Bushnell 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 ID1759287980
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070525000303
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 2

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.

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.
15 services15 patients
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.
14 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93003 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
$185.36 typical visit price
range $62.32 – $185.36
Typical copayment $46.34 (range $15.58 – $46.34)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$77.11 typical visit price
range $20.68 – $151.85
Typical copayment $19.27 (range $5.17 – $37.96)
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.

87.18/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality84.09
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost56.53

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

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

Physician Assistant
168 N BRENT ST STE 508
VENTURA, CA 93003
Physician Assistant
168 N BRENT ST STE 508
VENTURA, CA 93003
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
168 N BRENT ST STE 508
VENTURA, CA 93003
Physician Assistant
168 N BRENT ST STE 508
VENTURA, CA 93003
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
168 N BRENT ST STE 508
VENTURA, CA 93003

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 Lamar Bushnell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lamar Bushnell is 1760582159. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 25, 2006.

Where is Lamar Bushnell located?

Lamar Bushnell practices at 168 N Brent St Ste 508, Ventura, CA 93003. The listed phone number is (805) 643-2375.

What is Lamar Bushnell's specialty?

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

Is Lamar Bushnell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lamar Bushnell 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lamar Bushnell was last updated on November 17, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.