Jeffrey Gaca, MD
NPI 1821260431 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Durham, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jeffrey Gaca, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Durham, NC (NPI 1821260431).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821260431
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 200200355 (NC)
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 tenure28% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
145 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Replacement of Aortic Valve Through the Skin and Femoral Artery33361 | 54 | $676 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 25 | $169 |
| Replacement of Aortic Valve on Heart-Lung Machine33405 | 23 | $1,519 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 15 | $1,025 |
| Replacement of Mitral Valve on Heart-Lung Machine33430 | 14 | $2,515 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 14 | $124 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-03-24
- Last updated
- 2008-06-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jeffrey Gaca's NPI number?
- Jeffrey Gaca's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821260431, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jeffrey Gaca's specialty?
- Jeffrey Gaca is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jeffrey Gaca located?
- Jeffrey Gaca's practice location on file with NPPES is 2100 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27710-0001.
- What is Jeffrey Gaca's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jeffrey Gaca is (919) 684-8111.
- Does Jeffrey Gaca accept Medicare?
- Jeffrey Gaca is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jeffrey Gaca's NPI active?
- Yes — Jeffrey Gaca's NPI (1821260431) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-06-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.