Walter Surowiec, D.O.,F.A.C.S.
NPI 1134142821 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Gulfport, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Walter Surowiec, D.O.,F.A.C.S. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Gulfport, MS (NPI 1134142821).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1134142821
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.,F.A.C.S.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 022945 (LA)
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
19 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
205 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound Study of One Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93971 | 36 | $19 |
| Replacement of Aortic Valve Through the Skin and Femoral Artery33361 | 31 | $674 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 29 | $1,646 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 27 | $14 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99221 | 26 | $76 |
| Ultrasound of Both Sides of Head and Neck Blood Flow93880 | 21 | $34 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$759 across 22 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
- 2006-07-25
- Last updated
- 2014-07-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Walter Surowiec's NPI number?
- Walter Surowiec's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134142821, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Walter Surowiec's specialty?
- Walter Surowiec is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Walter Surowiec located?
- Walter Surowiec's practice location on file with NPPES is 1340 Broad Ave, Gulfport, MS 39501-2404.
- What is Walter Surowiec's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Walter Surowiec is (228) 575-1500.
- Does Walter Surowiec accept Medicare?
- Walter Surowiec is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Walter Surowiec's NPI active?
- Yes — Walter Surowiec's NPI (1134142821) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-07-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.