DR. MARK A AWOLESI MD
NPI 1871605485
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Bellingham, WA

Active since August 31, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2979 SQUALICUM PKWY STE 201, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225(360) 788-6800 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 9, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 9, 2025, Nov 2, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Mark A Awolesi Md NPPES

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

DR. MARK A AWOLESI MD (NPI 1871605485) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Bellingham, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD61679261) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus Southeast Texas- St Elizabeth, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871605485
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MARK A AWOLESICredential: MD
Location Address2979 SQUALICUM PKWY STE 201Bellingham, WA 98225-1813
Mailing Address3495 Bailey Ave, Ct111Buffalo, NY 14215-1129 · (716) 862-6075
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateAugust 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 9, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 9, 2025
NPI 1871605485 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 WA · MD61679261 Licensed in TX · V7346 Licensed in LA · 309149 Licensed in NY · 224398
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.

2979 SQUALICUM PKWY STE 201, Bellingham, WA 98225

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 13495 Bailey Ave, CT111Buffalo, NY 14215-1129 · Phone (716) 862-6075
Location 216777 Medical Center DrBaton Rouge, LA 70816-3254 · Phone (225) 754-3278
Location 3755 N 11th St Ste 2240Beaumont, TX 77702-1500 · Phone (409) 899-4747

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. Mark A Awolesi 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 ID9436336484
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250623001919
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Christus Southeast Texas- St Elizabeth

Acute Care Hospitals · Beaumont, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450034
Location2830 Calder AvenueBeaumont, TX 77702 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98225 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
$172.80 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $43.20 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$71.29 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $17.82 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
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

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

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
2979 SQUALICUM PKWY STE 201
BELLINGHAM, WA 98225

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 Mark Awolesi's NPI number?

The NPI number for Mark Awolesi is 1871605485. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 31, 2006.

Where is Mark Awolesi located?

Mark Awolesi practices at 2979 Squalicum Pkwy Ste 201, Bellingham, WA 98225. The listed phone number is (360) 788-6800.

What is Mark Awolesi's specialty?

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

Is Mark Awolesi enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Mark Awolesi 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 Mark Awolesi accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Providence Health Plan and UnitedHealthcare list Mark Awolesi 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 Mark Awolesi affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Mark Awolesi is affiliated with Christus Southeast Texas- St Elizabeth.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Mark Awolesi was last updated on July 9, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.