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Unclaimed ProfileAbout OKUM
Based in Columbus, OH, Eric Jason Okum, MD is listed in the NPI registry under thoracic surgery. Eric graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1996. Eric is also listed as specialising in surgery and thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic).
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Okum?
Dr. Okum is a thoracic surgeon in Columbus, OH. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “THORACIC SURGERY”.
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What is Dr. Okum's address?
Dr. Okum is listed at 3525 OLENTANGY RIVER RD STE 5300, Columbus, OH 43214. 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 Dr. Okum?
The number on file is (614) 566-3500. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Okum's NPI number?
Dr. Okum's National Provider Identifier is 1184737520. 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. Okum train?
Dr. Okum attended Ohio State University College of Medicine, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
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How long has Dr. Okum been practising?
Dr. Okum has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Okum perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Okum performs procedures including harvest of vein using an endoscope, coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft and replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery; provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report and interpretation and report of ultrasound of heart, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (614) 566-3500
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3525 OLENTANGY RIVER RD STE 5300
Columbus, OH 43214
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
200 services · 193 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest of vein using an endoscope | Procedure | 33508 |
29 |
| Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | Procedure | 33533 |
22 |
| Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery | Procedure | 33361 |
16 |
| Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts | Procedure | 33518 |
14 |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
32 |
| Interpretation and report of ultrasound of heart | Treatment | 93314 |
23 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
37 |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
14 |
| Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and | Billing code | G0180 |
13 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Also at this address 4
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Other thoracic surgeons in Columbus 8
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Trained at Ohio State University College of Medicine 8
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Class of 1996 at Ohio State University College of Medicine 8
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Also performs Harvest of vein using an endoscope 8
Providers in OH who bill this service to Medicare most often.
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