Nicholas Smedira, M.D.
NPI 1124084207 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Cleveland, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Smedira, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Cleveland, OH (NPI 1124084207).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1124084207
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35067017S (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
178 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 65 | $127 |
| Removal of Thickened Heart Muscle at Left Lower Heart Chamber33416 | 35 | $1,443 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 18 | $15 |
| Replacement of Aortic Valve on Heart-Lung Machine33405 | 17 | $1,483 |
| Replacement of Mitral Valve on Heart-Lung Machine33430 | 17 | $2,410 |
| Extensive Destruction and Reconstruction of Right Upper Heart Chamber on Heart-Lung Machine33259 | 13 | $749 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,654 across 13 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-26
- Last updated
- 2008-02-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Smedira's NPI number?
- Nicholas Smedira's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124084207, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Smedira's specialty?
- Nicholas Smedira is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nicholas Smedira located?
- Nicholas Smedira's practice location on file with NPPES is 9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44195-0001.
- What is Nicholas Smedira's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Smedira is (800) 223-2273.
- Does Nicholas Smedira accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Smedira is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Smedira's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Smedira's NPI (1124084207) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-02-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.