Kai Engstad, M.D.
NPI 1174793830 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Portland, OR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kai Engstad, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Portland, OR (NPI 1174793830).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174793830
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD61193711 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianPrimary208G00000XLicense MD61193711 (WA)
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 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
116 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 a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 36 | $219 |
| Replacement of Aortic Valve Through the Skin and Femoral Artery33361 | 20 | $712 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 20 | $1,686 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 15 | $127 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 13 | $111 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$110 across 4 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
- 2008-03-08
- Last updated
- 2021-11-17
- Certified
- 2021-11-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kai Engstad's NPI number?
- Kai Engstad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174793830, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kai Engstad's specialty?
- Kai Engstad is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kai Engstad located?
- Kai Engstad's practice location on file with NPPES is 2222 Nw Lovejoy St, Portland, OR 97210-5101.
- What is Kai Engstad's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kai Engstad is (503) 226-6321.
- Does Kai Engstad accept Medicare?
- Kai Engstad is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kai Engstad's NPI active?
- Yes — Kai Engstad's NPI (1174793830) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-11-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.