Dale Mueller, MD
NPI 1598799942 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Jacksonville, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dale Mueller, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Jacksonville, FL (NPI 1598799942).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598799942
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME133993 (FL)
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
305 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 73 | $48 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 37 | $162 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 26 | $1,702 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance During Surgery76998 | 26 | $46 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99221 | 24 | $81 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,616 across 22 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
- 2006-07-10
- Last updated
- 2025-03-31
- Certified
- 2025-03-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dale Mueller's NPI number?
- Dale Mueller's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598799942, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dale Mueller's specialty?
- Dale Mueller is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Dale Mueller located?
- Dale Mueller's practice location on file with NPPES is 3627 University Blvd S Ste 135, Jacksonville, FL 32216-4231.
- What is Dale Mueller's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dale Mueller is (904) 398-8147.
- Does Dale Mueller accept Medicare?
- Dale Mueller is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dale Mueller's NPI active?
- Yes — Dale Mueller's NPI (1598799942) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.