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MR. HIROTO KITAHARA
NPI 1760930028
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Chicago, IL

Active since September 15, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.71/100
CMS Quality Rating
5841 S. MARYLAND AVENUE M/C6040, CHICAGO, IL 60637(773) 702-3554 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 8, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 8, 2025, Nov 10, 2016, Sep 15, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Mr. Hiroto Kitahara NPPES

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

MR. HIROTO KITAHARA (NPI 1760930028) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (125069403) and active in the NPI registry since September 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with The University Of Chicago Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760930028
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameMR. HIROTO KITAHARA
Location Address5841 S. MARYLAND AVENUE M/C6040Chicago, IL 60637
Mailing Address180 Harvester Drive, Suite 110, Burr RidgeBurr Ridge, IL 60527 · (773) 702-1150
Phone(773) 702-3554
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateSeptember 15, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 8, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 8, 2025
✔ NPI 1760930028 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 IL · 125069403
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 ListedInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseTaxonomy 207RC0000X · License 036147730 (IL)
5841 S. MARYLAND AVENUE M/C6040, Chicago, IL 60637
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource, Oscar Health.Insurance ›

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

Mr. Hiroto Kitahara 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 ID2466733118
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220328000775, I20250516001604
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Hiroto Kitahara reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

The University Of Chicago Medical Center
Same address
General Acute Care Hospital
5841 S MARYLAND AVE
Chicago, IL 60637
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 1,905 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033218128 (773) 702-1530
University Of Chicago
Same address
Multi-Specialty
5841 S MARYLAND AVE, UCPG/MC 1099
Chicago, IL 60637
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 2,237 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1821048786 (773) 702-9200
The Methodist Hospitals, Inc
17 mi
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
600 RICHARD GORDON HATCHER BLVD
Gary, IN 46402
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1326614991 (Indiana)
  • 71 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1265109227 (219) 886-4000
Medstar Heart Institute LLC
592 mi
Surgery
110 IRVING ST NW, ATTN: MEDICAL AFFAIRS
Washington, DC 20010
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia enrollment
  • 277 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1528345378 (202) 877-5284

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 3

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.

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
Radical reconstruction of mitral valve on heart-lung machine 33427
Radical reconstruction of the mitral valve on a heart-lung machine is a surgery to repair a damaged valve in your heart. The heart-lung machine takes over the function of your heart and lungs during the procedure. This allows the surgeon to work on a still, blood-free heart to improve its function.
13 services13 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.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

The University Of Chicago Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140088
Location5841 South MarylandChicago, IL 60637 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Methodist Hospitals Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Gary, IN
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150002
Location600 Grant StGary, IN 46402 · Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60637 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
$183.39 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $45.84 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$74.80 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $18.70 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
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.

97.71/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality75.43
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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 Hiroto Kitahara's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hiroto Kitahara is 1760930028. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 15, 2016.

Where is Hiroto Kitahara located?

Hiroto Kitahara practices at 5841 S. Maryland Avenue M/C6040, Chicago, IL 60637. The listed phone number is (773) 702-3554.

What is Hiroto Kitahara's specialty?

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

Is Hiroto Kitahara enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Hiroto Kitahara 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 Hiroto Kitahara's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Hiroto Kitahara reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: The University Of Chicago Medical Center (Chicago, IL), University Of Chicago (Chicago, IL), The Methodist Hospitals, Inc (Gary, IN) and Medstar Heart Institute LLC (Washington, DC). 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 Hiroto Kitahara's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Hiroto Kitahara accept?

Health plans from CareSource and Oscar Health list Hiroto Kitahara 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 Hiroto Kitahara affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Hiroto Kitahara is affiliated with The University Of Chicago Medical Center and Methodist Hospitals Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Hiroto Kitahara was last updated on August 8, 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.