Physician Profile
James R. Kauten, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Kauten
James R. Kauten, MD practices thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic) in Atlanta, GA. James is also listed as specializing in cardiovascular disease. According to Medicare claims data, James cared for 69 Medicare patients across 69 services. The services billed most often include replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
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
- (404) 605-5699
- Email not available
Practice Locations
95 COLLIER ROAD SUITE 5015
Atlanta, GA 30309
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
69 services · 69 patients · 1 distinct code
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery | Procedure | 33361 |
69 | More 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 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 Atlanta 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 8
Providers in GA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Kauten's specialty?
Dr. Kauten is a thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic) in Atlanta, GA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Kauten?
Dr. Kauten is listed at 95 Collier Road Suite 5015, Atlanta, GA 30309. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Kauten?
The number on file is (404) 605-5699. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kauten's NPI number?
Dr. Kauten's National Provider Identifier is 1336104744. 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. Kauten been practicing?
Dr. Kauten 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 is Dr. Kauten known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kauten performs procedures including replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Kauten confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Kauten. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.