John Sutton, MD
NPI 1265402762 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Sutton, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1265402762).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265402762
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 17380 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
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
276 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Pacemaker and Upper and Lower Heart Chamber Electrode33208 | 43 | $466 |
| Replacement of Aortic Valve Through the Skin and Femoral Artery33361 | 39 | $673 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99221 | 37 | $77 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 36 | $77 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 27 | $104 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | 38 | 33 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 31 | — |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 17 | — |
| Amiodarone Hcl | 17 | — |
| Spironolactone | 15 | — |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 12 | — |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,474 across 30 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
- 2006-01-25
- Last updated
- 2021-08-25
- Certified
- 2021-08-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Sutton's NPI number?
- John Sutton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265402762, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Sutton's specialty?
- John Sutton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Sutton located?
- John Sutton's practice location on file with NPPES is 2750 Laurel St Ste 305, Columbia, SC 29204-2025.
- What is John Sutton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Sutton is (803) 254-5140.
- Does John Sutton accept Medicare?
- John Sutton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Sutton's NPI active?
- Yes — John Sutton's NPI (1265402762) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-08-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.