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Based in Durham, NC, Jeffrey G Gaca, MD is listed in the NPI registry under thoracic surgery. Jeffrey graduated from University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine in 1998. Jeffrey is also listed as specializing in surgery and thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic). Medicare claims data shows Jeffrey provided 145 services to 145 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (919) 684-8111
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2100 ERWIN ROAD
Durham, NC 27710
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
145 services · 145 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery | Procedure | 33361 |
54 |
| Replacement of aortic valve on heart-lung machine | Procedure | 33405 |
23 |
| Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | Procedure | 33533 |
15 |
| Replacement of mitral valve on heart-lung machine | Procedure | 33430 |
14 |
| 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 |
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 |
14 |
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 surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 27 related providers in 4 groups
Other thoracic surgeons in Durham 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine 4
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1998 at University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine 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 NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Gaca specialize in?
Dr. Gaca is a thoracic surgeon in Durham, NC. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “THORACIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Gaca located?
Dr. Gaca is listed at 2100 ERWIN ROAD, Durham, NC 27710. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Gaca's phone number?
The number on file is (919) 684-8111. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Gaca?
Dr. Gaca's National Provider Identifier is 1821260431. 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 Dr. Gaca go to medical school?
Dr. Gaca attended University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Gaca have?
Dr. Gaca has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Gaca do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Gaca performs procedures including replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery, replacement of aortic valve on heart-lung machine and coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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