Gary Chmielewski, MD
NPI 1215911052 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Orlando, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gary Chmielewski, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Orlando, FL (NPI 1215911052).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215911052
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036128820 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
127 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 | 48 | $164 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Lung Airway Using an Endoscope31622 | 30 | $65 |
| Removal of Lymph Nodes of Chest Cavity Using an Endoscope32674 | 22 | $220 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 14 | $125 |
| Exam of Lung With Removal of Lung Lobe Using an Endoscope32663 | 13 | $1,422 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $65–$1,422 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,880 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1875 Dempster St Ste 265Park Ridge, IL 60068-1126Phone: (847) 723-1550Fax: (847) 723-1551
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-05
- Last updated
- 2023-12-27
- Certified
- 2023-12-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gary Chmielewski's NPI number?
- Gary Chmielewski's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215911052, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gary Chmielewski's specialty?
- Gary Chmielewski is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gary Chmielewski located?
- Gary Chmielewski's practice location on file with NPPES is 2501 N Orange Ave Ste 681, Orlando, FL 32804-4654.
- What is Gary Chmielewski's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gary Chmielewski is (407) 821-3550.
- Does Gary Chmielewski accept Medicare?
- Gary Chmielewski is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gary Chmielewski's NPI active?
- Yes — Gary Chmielewski's NPI (1215911052) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-12-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.