David Canvasser, M.D.
NPI 1982711289 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Pismo Beach, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Canvasser, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Pismo Beach, CA (NPI 1982711289).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982711289
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G83248 (CA)
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
239 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 51 | $1,083 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 41 | $223 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 27 | $49 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 22 | $172 |
| Replacement of Aortic Valve Through the Skin and Femoral Artery33361 | 19 | $708 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Vein Or Artery Graft, 3 Grafts33519 | 18 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 6 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 34 | 13 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 34 | 29 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 29 | 13 |
| Furosemide | 20 | 18 |
| Potassium Chloride | 19 | 16 |
| Terazosin Hcl | 12 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$211 across 5 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
- 2006-08-23
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Canvasser's NPI number?
- David Canvasser's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982711289, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Canvasser's specialty?
- David Canvasser is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Canvasser located?
- David Canvasser's practice location on file with NPPES is 310 James Way, Pismo Beach, CA 93449-2876.
- What is David Canvasser's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Canvasser is (805) 556-6001.
- Does David Canvasser accept Medicare?
- David Canvasser is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Canvasser's NPI active?
- Yes — David Canvasser's NPI (1982711289) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.