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Christopher Cua, MD is a healthcare provider in Jamaica Plain, MA specialising in thoracic surgery. Christopher trained at Indiana University School of Medicine, graduating in 1982. Christopher is also listed as specialising in specialist. According to Medicare claims data, Christopher cared for 107 Medicare patients across 136 services.
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Common questions
What does Dr. Cua specialise in?
Dr. Cua is a thoracic surgeon in Jamaica Plain, MA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “THORACIC SURGERY”.
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Where is Dr. Cua located?
Dr. Cua is listed at 1153 CENTRE ST, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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What is Dr. Cua's phone number?
The number on file is (617) 522-0811. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Cua's NPI number?
Dr. Cua's National Provider Identifier is 1497736474. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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Where did Dr. Cua go to medical school?
Dr. Cua attended Indiana University School of Medicine, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Cua been practising?
Dr. Cua has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Cua do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Cua performs procedures including diagnostic exam of lung airway using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (617) 522-0811
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1153 CENTRE ST
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
136 services · 107 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of lung airway using an endoscope | Procedure | 31622 |
17 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
58 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | Office visit | 99291 |
25 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
22 |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
14 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Trained at Indiana University School of Medicine 8
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Class of 1982 at Indiana University School of Medicine 8
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Also performs Diagnostic exam of lung airway using an endoscope 8
Providers in MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
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