Maria Currie, MD, PHD
NPI 1568986818 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Palo Alto, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Maria Currie, MD, PHD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Palo Alto, CA (NPI 1568986818).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568986818
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, PHD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A150648 (CA)
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
8 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
153 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 84 | $232 |
| Exclusion of Appendage of Left Upper Chamber of Heart Performed During Other Procedure on Chest33268 | 16 | $89 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 16 | $1,074 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 15 | $13 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Vein Or Artery Graft, 2 Grafts33518 | 11 | $317 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 11 | $133 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$61 across 3 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
- 2017-07-28
- Last updated
- 2024-04-27
- Certified
- 2024-04-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Maria Currie's NPI number?
- Maria Currie's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568986818, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Maria Currie's specialty?
- Maria Currie is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Maria Currie located?
- Maria Currie's practice location on file with NPPES is 300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304-2203.
- What is Maria Currie's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Maria Currie is (650) 723-4000.
- Does Maria Currie accept Medicare?
- Maria Currie is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Maria Currie's NPI active?
- Yes — Maria Currie's NPI (1568986818) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.