Gert Pretorius, MD
NPI 1629385836 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gert Pretorius, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1629385836).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629385836
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 113774 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
15 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
121 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 Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 35 | $132 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 20 | $15 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 20 | $1,619 |
| Transplantation of Donor Heart33945 | 18 | $3,186 |
| Preparation of Donor Heart for Transplantation33944 | 17 | $102 |
| Removal of Defibrillator33241 | 11 | $109 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $15–$3,186 (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.
$5,099 across 8 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)
- 1365 Clifton Rd Ne Fl 2Atlanta, GA 30322-9001Phone: (404) 778-7973
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-09-09
- Last updated
- 2025-06-19
- Certified
- 2025-06-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gert Pretorius's NPI number?
- Gert Pretorius's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629385836, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gert Pretorius's specialty?
- Gert Pretorius is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gert Pretorius located?
- Gert Pretorius's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 West Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103-9001.
- What is Gert Pretorius's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gert Pretorius is (619) 543-7777.
- Does Gert Pretorius accept Medicare?
- Gert Pretorius is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gert Pretorius's NPI active?
- Yes — Gert Pretorius's NPI (1629385836) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.