Dhru Girard, MD
NPI 1851452270 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Rome, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dhru Girard, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Rome, GA (NPI 1851452270).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851452270
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 049775 (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
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
263 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 91 | $204 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 89 | $118 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 16 | $1,397 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 16 | $85 |
| Removal of Lymph Nodes of Chest Cavity Using an Endoscope32674 | 14 | $207 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 13 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 108 | 48 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 64 | 25 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 53 | 51 |
| Mupirocin | 48 | 47 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 39 | 38 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 25 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$663 across 22 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
- 2006-12-12
- Last updated
- 2026-04-20
- Certified
- 2026-04-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dhru Girard's NPI number?
- Dhru Girard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851452270, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dhru Girard's specialty?
- Dhru Girard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Dhru Girard located?
- Dhru Girard's practice location on file with NPPES is 591 Redmond Rd Nw Ste 203, Rome, GA 30165-1415.
- What is Dhru Girard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dhru Girard is (706) 528-9060.
- Does Dhru Girard accept Medicare?
- Dhru Girard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dhru Girard's NPI active?
- Yes — Dhru Girard's NPI (1851452270) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.