Sergio Tavares, M.D.
NPI 1801895222 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Corpus Christi, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sergio Tavares, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Corpus Christi, TX (NPI 1801895222).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1801895222
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G4411 (TX)
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
20 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
224 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 of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99221 | 71 | $79 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 50 | $210 |
| Self Soft Tissue Graft15769 | 37 | $235 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 25 | $1,639 |
| Removal of Blood Clot and Portion of Chest, Neck, Or Brain Artery35301 | 24 | $980 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Vein Or Artery Graft, 2 Grafts33518 | 17 | $384 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | 106 | 103 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 95 | 90 |
| Cephalexin | 65 | 62 |
| Glipizidebrand: Glipizide Er | 53 | 47 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 25 | 16 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 17 | 16 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | 13 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$73 across 1 record (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
- 2005-07-18
- Last updated
- 2013-02-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sergio Tavares's NPI number?
- Sergio Tavares's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801895222, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sergio Tavares's specialty?
- Sergio Tavares is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sergio Tavares located?
- Sergio Tavares's practice location on file with NPPES is 601 Texan Trl, Corpus Christi, TX 78411-2547.
- What is Sergio Tavares's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sergio Tavares is (361) 884-7081.
- Does Sergio Tavares accept Medicare?
- Sergio Tavares is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sergio Tavares's NPI active?
- Yes — Sergio Tavares's NPI (1801895222) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-02-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.