Harrell Lightfoot, MD
NPI 1619137312 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Greensboro, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Harrell Lightfoot, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Greensboro, NC (NPI 1619137312).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1619137312
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 076489 (GA)
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
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
98 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 | 26 | $162 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 21 | $14 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 20 | $1,635 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 18 | $150 |
| 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 | 13 | $50 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $14–$1,635 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$214 across 7 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 61 Whitcher StreetSuite 4100Marietta, GA 30060-1181Phone: (770) 590-4180Fax: (770) 590-4186
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-06-16
- Last updated
- 2021-08-25
- Certified
- 2021-08-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Harrell Lightfoot's NPI number?
- Harrell Lightfoot's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619137312, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Harrell Lightfoot's specialty?
- Harrell Lightfoot is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Harrell Lightfoot located?
- Harrell Lightfoot's practice location on file with NPPES is 301 E Wendover Ave Ste 411, Greensboro, NC 27401-1211.
- What is Harrell Lightfoot's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Harrell Lightfoot is (336) 832-3200.
- Does Harrell Lightfoot accept Medicare?
- Harrell Lightfoot is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Harrell Lightfoot's NPI active?
- Yes — Harrell Lightfoot's NPI (1619137312) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-08-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.