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- 1625 Se 3Rd Ave, Suite 300, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
About Dr. Catinella
Based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Frank P. Catinella, MD is listed in the NPI registry under thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic). According to Medicare claims data, Frank cared for 87 Medicare patients across 87 services. The services billed most often include initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes, harvest of vein using an endoscope, and coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft. NPI 1003853938 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (954) 355-4665
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
1625 SE 3RD AVE SUITE 300
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
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
87 services · 87 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest of vein using an endoscope | Procedure | 33508 |
18 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | Procedure | 33533 |
17 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery | Procedure | 33361 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts | Procedure | 33518 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
23 | 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.
Other thoracic surgery specialists at this location 1
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 Fort Lauderdale 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Harvest of vein using an endoscope 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Catinella specialize in?
Dr. Catinella is a thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic) in Fort Lauderdale, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Catinella located?
Dr. Catinella is listed at 1625 Se 3Rd Ave Suite 300, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Catinella's phone number?
The number on file is (954) 355-4665. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Catinella's NPI number?
Dr. Catinella's National Provider Identifier is 1003853938. 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
How long has Dr. Catinella been practicing?
Dr. Catinella has 20+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2006. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What does Dr. Catinella do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Catinella 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, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Catinella confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Catinella. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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