Physician Profile
Carl Maltese, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Maltese
Based in Mobile, AL, Carl Maltese, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic). Carl graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine in 1981. Carl is also listed as specializing in specialist and vascular surgery. Medicare claims data shows Carl provided 613 services to 529 patients. The services billed most often include ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers, ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers, and initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (251) 300-2240
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1901 SPRINGHILL AVE
Mobile, AL 36607
5 Mobile Infirmary Cir
Mobile, AL 36607
24220 US Highway 98
Fairhope, AL 36532
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
- Floppy Windpipe
- Hole Between Windpipe and Food Pipe
- Narrowed windpipe
- Windpipe Cancer
Chest tumors
- Mass between the lungs
- Thymus tumor
Chest wall
- Broken ribs
- Chest wall tumor
- Pigeon chest
- Slipping Rib Syndrome
- Sunken chest
Diaphragm
- Diaphragmatic hernia
- Paralyzed diaphragm
Esophagus
- Esophagus Spasms
Esophagus and stomach
- Acid reflux
- Barrett's esophagus
- Esophageal cancer
- Esophageal pouch
- Esophagus tear
- Hiatal hernia
- Swallowing difficulties
Heart lining
Infection
- Deep Chest Infection
Lung
- Bronchiectasis
- Congenital Lung Malformation
- Lung Bullae
- Persistent Air Leak
- Pulmonary fibrosis
Lung cancer
- Cancer Spread to the Lung
- Lung cancer
- Mesothelioma
Lung conditions
- Collapsed lung
- COPD
- Coughing up blood
- Fluid around the lungs
- Lung abscess
- Suspicious Lung Spot
Nerves
- Severe Facial Blushing
Nerves and blood vessels
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
Neuromuscular
Pleural disease
- Asbestos lung damage
- Lymph Fluid Leak in Chest
Sweating disorders
- Excessive sweating
- Excessive underarm sweating
Trauma
- Broken Breastbone
Vascular
- Blocked Chest Vein
Procedures & services
Airway
- Surgical Tracheostomy
Airway surgery
- Airway surgery
- Windpipe stent placement
Chest tumors
- Chest tumor removal
- Thymus removal surgery
Chest wall
- Pigeon Chest Repair
- Slipping Rib Surgery
Chest wall surgery
- Broken rib plating surgery
- Chest wall reconstruction
- Sunken chest repair
- Thoracic Outlet Decompression
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
- EBUS lung biopsy
- Robotic Navigational Bronchoscopy
- Surgical Lung Biopsy
Diaphragm
- Diaphragm Pacemaker Implantation
Diaphragm surgery
- Diaphragm repair surgery
Emphysema
- Lung Volume Reduction Surgery
Esophagus
- Achalasia Surgery
- Esophageal Pouch Surgery
Esophagus surgery
- Acid reflux surgery
- Esophageal dilation
- Esophageal stent placement
- Esophagus removal surgery
- Hiatal hernia surgery
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Fluid drainage
- Chest tube insertion
- Draining lung fluid
- Permanent chest drain insertion
- Pleural sealing procedure
Heart lining
- Heart Fluid Drainage (Pericardiocentesis)
- Pericardial Window Surgery
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
- Surgery for Facial Blushing
Pleural disease
- Chest Lymph Duct Ligation
Robotic surgery
- Robotic chest surgery
Surgical approach
- Open Chest Surgery
Sweat surgery
- Surgery for sweaty hands
Transplant
- Lung Transplant
Trauma
- Broken Breastbone Surgery
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
613 services · 529 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36556 |
16 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Insertion of stent in artery (except lower extremity, chest, heart, neck and brain) with review by radiologist, initial artery | Procedure | 37236 |
14 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93970 |
151 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93971 |
133 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts | Treatment | 93925 |
26 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries | Treatment | 93922 |
26 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts | Treatment | 93925 |
22 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts | Treatment | 93926 |
20 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93970 |
17 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | Treatment | 93880 |
17 | Less 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.
Other thoracic surgery specialists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 Mobile 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Florida College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1981 at University of Florida College of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Carl Maltese?
Carl Maltese is a thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic) in Mobile, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Carl Maltese's address?
Carl Maltese is listed at 1901 Springhill Ave, Mobile, AL 36607. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Carl Maltese?
The number on file is (251) 300-2240. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Carl Maltese?
Carl Maltese's National Provider Identifier is 1487702999. 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 Carl Maltese train?
Carl Maltese attended University of Florida College of Medicine, graduating in 1981. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Carl Maltese have?
Carl Maltese has 45 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1981, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Carl Maltese perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Carl Maltese performs procedures including insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion and insertion of stent in artery with review by radiologist, initial artery; provides treatments such as ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers and ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Carl Maltese's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Carl Maltese. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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