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- 300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304
About Dr. Macarthur
Based in Palo Alto, CA, John W. Macarthur, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under thoracic surgery. John graduated from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2008. John is also listed as specializing in surgery and thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic). According to Medicare claims data, John cared for 228 Medicare patients across 228 services. The services billed most often include replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery, replacement of mitral valve on heart-lung machine, and coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft. NPI 1891957106 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
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
- (650) 723-4000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
300 PASTEUR DR
Palo Alto, CA 94304
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
228 services · 228 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery | Procedure | 33361 |
57 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Replacement of mitral valve on heart-lung machine | Procedure | 33430 |
21 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | Procedure | 33533 |
20 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Harvest of vein using an endoscope | Procedure | 33508 |
20 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Replacement of aortic valve on heart-lung machine | Procedure | 33405 |
18 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Partial destruction and reconstruction of right upper heart chamber | Procedure | 33257 |
14 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Coronary artery bypass or valve procedure reoperation more than 1 month after original operation | Procedure | 33530 |
13 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts | Procedure | 33518 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Repair of tricuspid valve with ring insertion | Procedure | 33464 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Radical reconstruction of mitral valve on heart-lung machine | Procedure | 33427 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
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 1
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 — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other thoracic surgeons in Palo Alto 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2008 at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 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 CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is John W. Macarthur?
John W. Macarthur is a thoracic surgeon in Palo Alto, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Thoracic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is John W. Macarthur's address?
John W. Macarthur is listed at 300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with John W. Macarthur?
The number on file is (650) 723-4000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is John W. Macarthur's NPI number?
John W. Macarthur's National Provider Identifier is 1891957106. 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 John W. Macarthur train?
John W. Macarthur attended Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, graduating in 2008. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has John W. Macarthur been practicing?
John W. Macarthur has 18 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2008, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does John W. Macarthur perform?
According to Medicare billing data, John W. Macarthur performs procedures including replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery, replacement of mitral valve on heart-lung machine and coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has John W. Macarthur confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by John W. Macarthur. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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