Elite Heart, Lung, and Vein Surgeons
NPI 1982119061 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Shenandoah, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Part B Supplier - Clinic/Group Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Elite Heart, Lung, and Vein Surgeons is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician organization in Shenandoah, TX (NPI 1982119061).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982119061
- Entity type
- Organization
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Organization subpart
- No
- Authorized official
- Lacey Buford, Practice Administrator(936) 648-6975
- License
- L1655 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Other names (DBA / former)
- Former legal business name
- Elite Heart, Lung, and Vein Surgeons
- Former legal business name
- Elite Heart, Lung, and Vein Surgeons
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-12-11
- Last updated
- 2021-04-23
- Certified
- 2020-11-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Elite Heart, Lung, and Vein Surgeons's NPI number?
- Elite Heart, Lung, and Vein Surgeons's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982119061, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What type of organization is Elite Heart, Lung, and Vein Surgeons?
- Elite Heart, Lung, and Vein Surgeons is classified in the NPPES registry as Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Elite Heart, Lung, and Vein Surgeons located?
- Elite Heart, Lung, and Vein Surgeons's practice location on file with NPPES is 920 Medical Plaza Dr Ste 360, Shenandoah, TX 77380-3271.
- What is Elite Heart, Lung, and Vein Surgeons's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Elite Heart, Lung, and Vein Surgeons is (281) 803-8482.
- Does Elite Heart, Lung, and Vein Surgeons accept Medicare?
- Elite Heart, Lung, and Vein Surgeons is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Who is the authorized official for Elite Heart, Lung, and Vein Surgeons?
- The authorized official listed on Elite Heart, Lung, and Vein Surgeons's NPPES record is Lacey Buford, Practice Administrator. The authorized official registers and maintains the organization's NPI and is not necessarily its owner.
- Is Elite Heart, Lung, and Vein Surgeons's NPI active?
- Yes — Elite Heart, Lung, and Vein Surgeons's NPI (1982119061) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-04-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.