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Unclaimed ProfileAbout PAPPAS
John Douglas Pappas, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Corpus Christi, TX specializing in interventional cardiology. John trained at Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine, graduating in 1987. John is also listed as specializing in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine. According to Medicare claims data, John cared for 1,661 Medicare patients across 2,018 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (361) 888-8271
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1521 S STAPLES ST STE 700
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,018 services · 1,661 patients · 23 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect | Imaging | 78452 |
21 |
| Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect | Imaging | 78452 |
17 |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | Treatment | 93010 |
629 |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
188 |
| Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | Treatment | 93306 |
164 |
| Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | Treatment | 93306 |
117 |
| Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days | Treatment | 93296 |
75 |
| Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days | Treatment | 93294 |
47 |
| Anticoagulant management of patient taking warfarin | Treatment | 93793 |
37 |
| Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days | Treatment | 93295 |
27 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Other interventional cardiology specialists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
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 — 28 related providers in 4 groups
Other interventional cardiology specialists in Corpus Christi 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1987 at Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Pappas's specialty?
Dr. Pappas is an interventional cardiology in Corpus Christi, TX. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Pappas?
Dr. Pappas is listed at 1521 S STAPLES ST STE 700, Corpus Christi, TX 78404. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Pappas?
The number on file is (361) 888-8271. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Pappas's NPI number?
Dr. Pappas's National Provider Identifier is 1033110234. 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
What is Dr. Pappas's medical education?
Dr. Pappas attended Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Pappas been practicing?
Dr. Pappas has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Pappas known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Pappas performs imaging including nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect; provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only and routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report, 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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