Raphael Bueno, M.D.
NPI 1982695540 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Boston, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Raphael Bueno, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Boston, MA (NPI 1982695540).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982695540
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 58728 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
746 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 542 | $99 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 21-30 Minutes99443 | 102 | $138 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 54 | $181 |
| Insertion of Guide Wire With Dilation of Esophagus Using a Flexible Endoscope43248 | 35 | $166 |
| Removal of Lymph Nodes of Chest Cavity Using an Endoscope32674 | 13 | $177 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $99–$181 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 55 Fruit StBoston, MA 02114-2621Phone: (617) 726-2000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-02
- Last updated
- 2024-11-20
- Certified
- 2024-11-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Raphael Bueno's NPI number?
- Raphael Bueno's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982695540, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Raphael Bueno's specialty?
- Raphael Bueno is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Raphael Bueno located?
- Raphael Bueno's practice location on file with NPPES is 75 Francis St, Boston, MA 02115-6110.
- What is Raphael Bueno's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Raphael Bueno is (617) 732-8148.
- Does Raphael Bueno accept Medicare?
- Raphael Bueno is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Raphael Bueno's NPI active?
- Yes — Raphael Bueno's NPI (1982695540) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.