Franco Fazzalari, M.D.
NPI 1457458929 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Detroit, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Franco Fazzalari, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Detroit, MI (NPI 1457458929).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457458929
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4301056091 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianPrimary208G00000XLicense 4301056091 (MI)
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
168 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 | 48 | $175 |
| Replacement of Aortic Valve Through the Skin and Femoral Artery33361 | 34 | $804 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 25 | $215 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 24 | $17 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 22 | $1,946 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$505 across 9 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 (2)
- 1500 E Medical Center Drive3rd Floor Cardiovascular Center Recp CAnn Arbor, MI 48109-5864Phone: (888) 287-1082
- 3601 W 13 Mile RdRoyal Oak, MI 48073-6712Phone: (248) 898-6712
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-19
- Last updated
- 2020-10-22
- Certified
- 2020-10-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Franco Fazzalari's NPI number?
- Franco Fazzalari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457458929, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Franco Fazzalari's specialty?
- Franco Fazzalari is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Franco Fazzalari located?
- Franco Fazzalari's practice location on file with NPPES is 311 Mack Ave Ste 64100, Detroit, MI 48201-2466.
- What is Franco Fazzalari's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Franco Fazzalari is (313) 832-0650.
- Does Franco Fazzalari accept Medicare?
- Franco Fazzalari is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Franco Fazzalari's NPI active?
- Yes — Franco Fazzalari's NPI (1457458929) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.