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Edit this profileWhere to find Ajit K. Tharakan, M.D.
- Tulsa location main office
1265 S Utica Ave, Suite 300, Tulsa, OK 74104 - Columbia location
One Hospital Dr, Columbia, MO 65212
About Dr. Tharakan
Ajit K. Tharakan, M.D. practices thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic) in Tulsa, OK. Medicare claims data shows Ajit provided 324 services to 322 patients. The services billed most often include new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more, replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery, and coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700844453.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (918) 592-0999
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1265 S UTICA AVE SUITE 300
Tulsa, OK 74104
One Hospital Dr
Columbia, MO 65212
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Thoracic Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Airway
Chest tumors
Chest wall
Diaphragm
Esophagus
Esophagus and stomach
- Acid reflux
- Barrett's esophagus
- Esophageal cancer
- Esophageal pouch
- Esophagus tear
- Hiatal hernia
- Swallowing difficulties
Heart lining
Infection
Lung
Lung cancer
Lung conditions
Nerves
Nerves and blood vessels
Neuromuscular
Pleural disease
Sweating disorders
Trauma
Vascular
Procedures & services
Airway
Airway surgery
Chest tumors
Chest wall
Chest wall surgery
- Broken rib plating surgery
- Chest wall reconstruction
- Sunken chest repair
- Thoracic Outlet Decompression
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Diaphragm
Diaphragm surgery
Emphysema
Esophagus
Esophagus surgery
- Acid reflux surgery
- Esophageal dilation
- Esophageal stent placement
- Esophagus removal surgery
- Hiatal hernia surgery
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Fluid drainage
Heart lining
Lung surgery
- Collapsed lung surgery
- Lung cancer surgery
- Lung lining scraping and cleaning
- Lung nodule removal
- Lung valve placement for emphysema
- Minimally invasive lung surgery
Nerves
Pleural disease
Robotic surgery
Surgical approach
Sweat surgery
Transplant
Trauma
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
324 services · 322 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery | Procedure | 33361 |
67 | More than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | Procedure | 33533 |
40 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Harvest of vein using an endoscope | Procedure | 33508 |
37 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts | Procedure | 33518 |
22 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Exclusion of appendage of left upper chamber of heart performed during other procedure on chest | Procedure | 33268 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
124 | More than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
22 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other thoracic surgery specialists in Tulsa 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1994 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 7
Providers in OK who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Ajit K. Tharakan's specialty?
Ajit K. Tharakan is a thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic) in Tulsa, OK. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Ajit K. Tharakan?
Ajit K. Tharakan is listed at 1265 S Utica Ave Suite 300, Tulsa, OK 74104. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Ajit K. Tharakan?
The number on file is (918) 592-0999. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Ajit K. Tharakan?
Ajit K. Tharakan's National Provider Identifier is 1700844453. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Ajit K. Tharakan's education?
Ajit K. Tharakan attended Other, graduating in 1994. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Ajit K. Tharakan have?
Ajit K. Tharakan has 32 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1994, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Ajit K. Tharakan known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Ajit K. Tharakan performs procedures including replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery, coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft and harvest of vein using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Ajit K. Tharakan's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Ajit K. Tharakan. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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