David Stern, MD
NPI 1235410796 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Oak Lawn, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Stern, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Oak Lawn, IL (NPI 1235410796).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235410796
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036-139038 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianPrimary208G00000XLicense 036-139038 (IL)
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
15 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
408 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 88 | $178 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 81 | $81 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 42 | $121 |
| Replacement of Aortic Valve Through the Skin and Femoral Artery33361 | 39 | $827 |
| Evaluation of Lower Heart Chamber Assist Device93750 | 36 | $43 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 29 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,378 across 29 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
- 2011-08-29
- Last updated
- 2021-12-17
- Certified
- 2021-12-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Stern's NPI number?
- David Stern's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235410796, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Stern's specialty?
- David Stern is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Stern located?
- David Stern's practice location on file with NPPES is 4400 W 95th St Ste 308, Oak Lawn, IL 60453-2660.
- What is David Stern's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Stern is (708) 346-4040.
- Does David Stern accept Medicare?
- David Stern is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Stern's NPI active?
- Yes — David Stern's NPI (1235410796) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.