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Edit this profileWhere to find John C. Wain, MD
- Boston location main office
75 Francis St, Boston, MA 02115 - Boston location
55 Fruit St, Blk 1570B, Boston, MA 02114
About Dr. Wain
Based in Boston, MA, John C. Wain, MD is listed in the NPI registry under thoracic surgery. John graduated from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in 1980. John is also listed as specializing in thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic). Medicare claims data shows John provided 564 services to 490 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes. NPI 1164413449 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (617) 732-5500
- Email not available
Practice Locations
75 FRANCIS ST
Boston, MA 02115
55 Fruit St BLK 1570B
Boston, MA 02114
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
564 services · 490 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope | Procedure | 31624 |
35 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope | Procedure | 32674 |
25 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm | Procedure | 43249 |
17 | Too few peers to compare |
| Initial removal of wedge of lung tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 32666 |
17 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Insertion of indwelling tube for drainage of lung fluid | Procedure | 32550 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
150 | More than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
89 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes | Office visit | 99443 |
75 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
52 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
41 | More 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
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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.
Other thoracic surgeons in Boston 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1980 at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope 7
Providers in MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Wain specialize in?
Dr. Wain is a thoracic surgeon in Boston, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Thoracic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Wain located?
Dr. Wain is listed at 75 Francis St, Boston, MA 02115. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Wain's phone number?
The number on file is (617) 732-5500. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Wain?
Dr. Wain's National Provider Identifier is 1164413449. 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. Wain go to medical school?
Dr. Wain attended Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, graduating in 1980. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Wain have?
Dr. Wain has 46 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1980, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Wain do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Wain performs procedures including irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope, removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope and balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm, 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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