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- 850 Harrison Ave, Yacc Bn-C7, Boston, MA 02118
About Dr. Ketchedjian
Ara Ketchedjian, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Boston, MA specializing in thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic). Ara trained at State University of Ny Upstate Medical University, graduating in 1997. Ara is also listed as specializing in surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Ara cared for 131 Medicare patients across 140 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery, and coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft. This provider record is associated with NPI 1467599720.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (617) 414-5405
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
850 HARRISON AVE YACC BN-C7
Boston, MA 02118
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
140 services · 131 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery | Procedure | 33361 |
51 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | Procedure | 33533 |
15 | Less often 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 |
74 | More often than most 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 Boston 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at State University of Ny Upstate Medical University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1997 at State University of Ny Upstate Medical University 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 8
Providers in MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Ara Ketchedjian?
Ara Ketchedjian is a thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic) in Boston, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Ara Ketchedjian's address?
Ara Ketchedjian is listed at 850 Harrison Ave Yacc Bn-C7, Boston, MA 02118. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Ara Ketchedjian?
The number on file is (617) 414-5405. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Ara Ketchedjian's NPI number?
Ara Ketchedjian's National Provider Identifier is 1467599720. 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
Where did Ara Ketchedjian train?
Ara Ketchedjian attended State University of Ny Upstate Medical University, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Ara Ketchedjian been practicing?
Ara Ketchedjian has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Ara Ketchedjian perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Ara Ketchedjian performs procedures including replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery and coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Ara Ketchedjian confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Ara Ketchedjian. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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