Albert Pai, M.D.
NPI 1285084814 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Iowa City, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Albert Pai, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Iowa City, IA (NPI 1285084814).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285084814
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35.151121 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,104 across 2 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
- 2016-06-14
- Last updated
- 2025-08-21
- Certified
- 2025-08-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Albert Pai's NPI number?
- Albert Pai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285084814, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Albert Pai's specialty?
- Albert Pai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Albert Pai located?
- Albert Pai's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242-1009.
- What is Albert Pai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Albert Pai is (319) 356-7102.
- Does Albert Pai accept Medicare?
- Albert Pai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Albert Pai's NPI active?
- Yes — Albert Pai's NPI (1285084814) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.