Physician Profile
Javier A. Lafuente, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Lafuente
Based in Houston, TX, Javier A. Lafuente, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic). Javier is also listed as specializing in transplant surgery and surgery. Medicare claims data shows Javier provided 121 services to 114 patients. The services billed most often include replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery, new patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
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.
Contact Information
- (832) 522-8609
- Email not available
Practice Locations
18400 KATY FWY STE 690
Houston, TX 77094
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
121 services · 114 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery | Procedure | 33361 |
41 |
| 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 |
29 |
| 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 |
27 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
24 |
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.
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 Houston 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1981 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Javier A. Lafuente?
Javier A. Lafuente is a thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic) in Houston, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Javier A. Lafuente's address?
Javier A. Lafuente is listed at 18400 Katy Fwy Ste 690, Houston, TX 77094. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Javier A. Lafuente?
The number on file is (832) 522-8609. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Javier A. Lafuente?
Javier A. Lafuente's National Provider Identifier is 1467481721. 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 Javier A. Lafuente train?
Javier A. Lafuente attended Other, graduating in 1981. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Javier A. Lafuente have?
Javier A. Lafuente has 45 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1981, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Javier A. Lafuente perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Javier A. Lafuente performs procedures including 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
Is Javier A. Lafuente's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Javier A. Lafuente. 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.