Paul Vesco, MD
NPI 1487641098 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Sarasota, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Vesco, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Sarasota, FL (NPI 1487641098).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487641098
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD070770-L (PA)
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
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
999 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 462 | $175 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 21-30 Minutes99443 | 127 | $123 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 113 | $214 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Lung Airway Using an Endoscope31622 | 91 | $85 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians andG0180 | 47 | $52 |
| Removal of Lymph Nodes of Chest Cavity Using an Endoscope |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$761 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-09-29
- Last updated
- 2018-09-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Vesco's NPI number?
- Paul Vesco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487641098, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Vesco's specialty?
- Paul Vesco is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Vesco located?
- Paul Vesco's practice location on file with NPPES is 1540 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34239-2930.
- What is Paul Vesco's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Vesco is (941) 917-8791.
- Does Paul Vesco accept Medicare?
- Paul Vesco is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Vesco's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Vesco's NPI (1487641098) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-09-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.