Charles Lutz, MD
NPI 1477506582 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Syracuse, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charles Lutz, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Syracuse, NY (NPI 1477506582).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477506582
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 223983 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
161 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 2 Grafts33534 | 27 | $1,877 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 27 | $172 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 22 | $183 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Vein Or Artery Graft, 1 Graft33517 | 18 | $169 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 17 | $15 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 15 | $1,442 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,424 across 72 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
- 2006-05-18
- Last updated
- 2016-02-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charles Lutz's NPI number?
- Charles Lutz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477506582, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charles Lutz's specialty?
- Charles Lutz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Charles Lutz located?
- Charles Lutz's practice location on file with NPPES is 104 Union Ave, Syracuse, NY 13203-1843.
- What is Charles Lutz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charles Lutz is (315) 423-7192.
- Does Charles Lutz accept Medicare?
- Charles Lutz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charles Lutz's NPI active?
- Yes — Charles Lutz's NPI (1477506582) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-02-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.