Christopher Mehta, MD
NPI 1871931212 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Mehta, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1871931212).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871931212
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
197 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 Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 41 | $120 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 21-30 Minutes99443 | 33 | $137 |
| Replacement of Aortic Valve Through the Skin and Femoral Artery33361 | 32 | $866 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 23 | $18 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 17 | $1,709 |
| Replacement of Aortic Valve on Heart-Lung Machine33405 | 16 | $1,772 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$31,351 across 37 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
- 2013-06-07
- Last updated
- 2019-03-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Mehta's NPI number?
- Christopher Mehta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871931212, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Mehta's specialty?
- Christopher Mehta is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Mehta located?
- Christopher Mehta's practice location on file with NPPES is 251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL 60611-2908.
- What is Christopher Mehta's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Mehta is (312) 926-2000.
- Does Christopher Mehta accept Medicare?
- Christopher Mehta is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Mehta's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Mehta's NPI (1871931212) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-03-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.