Robert Mitchell, M.D.
NPI 1942261094 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Lexington, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Mitchell, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Lexington, KY (NPI 1942261094).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942261094
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 26750 (KY)
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
241 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 44 | $77 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 41 | $1,623 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 40 | $208 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 39 | $15 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 28 | $48 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Vein Or Artery Graft, 2 Grafts33518 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$675 across 11 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
- 2006-03-29
- Last updated
- 2020-12-04
- Certified
- 2020-12-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Mitchell's NPI number?
- Robert Mitchell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942261094, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Mitchell's specialty?
- Robert Mitchell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Robert Mitchell located?
- Robert Mitchell's practice location on file with NPPES is 1720 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY 40503-1475.
- What is Robert Mitchell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Mitchell is (859) 277-7129.
- Does Robert Mitchell accept Medicare?
- Robert Mitchell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Robert Mitchell's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Mitchell's NPI (1942261094) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-12-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.