John Mitchell, MD
NPI 1710071048 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Aurora, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Mitchell, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Aurora, CO (NPI 1710071048).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710071048
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 40327 (CO)
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
285 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 64 | $96 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 45 | $174 |
| Removal of Lymph Nodes of Chest Cavity Using an Endoscope32674 | 37 | $205 |
| Exam of Lung With Removal of Lung Lobe Using an Endoscope32663 | 29 | $1,341 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 23 | $133 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,267 across 5 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
- 2006-10-03
- Last updated
- 2012-09-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Mitchell's NPI number?
- John Mitchell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710071048, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Mitchell's specialty?
- John Mitchell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Mitchell located?
- John Mitchell's practice location on file with NPPES is 12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045-2545.
- What is John Mitchell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Mitchell is (720) 848-0000.
- Does John Mitchell accept Medicare?
- John Mitchell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Mitchell's NPI active?
- Yes — John Mitchell's NPI (1710071048) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-09-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.