Mark Epler, M.D.
NPI 1568678894 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Lancaster, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mark Epler, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Lancaster, PA (NPI 1568678894).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568678894
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD426401 (PA)
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
19 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
135 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 | 44 | $164 |
| Replacement of Aortic Valve Through the Skin and Femoral Artery33361 | 24 | $705 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 24 | $15 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 20 | $1,622 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Vein Or Artery Graft, 1 Graft33517 | 12 | $175 |
| 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 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,314 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
- 2007-05-15
- Last updated
- 2017-01-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mark Epler's NPI number?
- Mark Epler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568678894, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mark Epler's specialty?
- Mark Epler is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Mark Epler located?
- Mark Epler's practice location on file with NPPES is 540 N Duke St, Lancaster, PA 17602-2374.
- What is Mark Epler's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mark Epler is (717) 544-4995.
- Does Mark Epler accept Medicare?
- Mark Epler is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mark Epler's NPI active?
- Yes — Mark Epler's NPI (1568678894) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-01-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.