Mehdi Akhavan-Heidari, M.D.
NPI 1346414562 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Munster, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mehdi Akhavan-Heidari, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Munster, IN (NPI 1346414562).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1346414562
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 55408 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
18 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
508 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 | 112 | $202 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 54 | $157 |
| Removal of Blood Clot and Portion of Chest, Neck, Or Brain Artery35301 | 43 | $955 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 38 | $151 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 36 | $84 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$781 across 11 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)
- 5380 S Rainbow Blvd Ste 110Las Vegas, NV 89118-1878Phone: (725) 333-8465Fax: (725) 333-8466
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-04-17
- Last updated
- 2019-11-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mehdi Akhavan-Heidari's NPI number?
- Mehdi Akhavan-Heidari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346414562, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mehdi Akhavan-Heidari's specialty?
- Mehdi Akhavan-Heidari is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Mehdi Akhavan-Heidari located?
- Mehdi Akhavan-Heidari's practice location on file with NPPES is 801 Macarthur Blvd Ste 305, Munster, IN 46321-2920.
- What is Mehdi Akhavan-Heidari's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mehdi Akhavan-Heidari is (219) 703-2401.
- Does Mehdi Akhavan-Heidari accept Medicare?
- Mehdi Akhavan-Heidari is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mehdi Akhavan-Heidari's NPI active?
- Yes — Mehdi Akhavan-Heidari's NPI (1346414562) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-11-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.