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- 1224 3Rd St, Ste 1, Corpus Christi, TX 78404
About Dr. Bielefeld
Mark R. Bielefeld, MD is a healthcare provider in Corpus Christi, TX specializing in thoracic surgery. Mark trained at Medical College of Wisconsin, graduating in 1988. Mark is also listed as specializing in thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic). Medicare claims data shows Mark provided 368 services to 218 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes, and critical care, first 30-74 minutes. This provider record is associated with NPI 1538255229.
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
- (361) 854-0201
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1224 3RD ST STE 1
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
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
368 services · 218 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | Procedure | 33533 |
19 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
229 | More than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
50 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | Office visit | 99291 |
27 | Less 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 |
22 | As often as other 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 |
21 | As often as other 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 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 Corpus Christi 2
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Medical College of Wisconsin 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1988 at Medical College of Wisconsin 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Bielefeld's specialty?
Dr. Bielefeld is a thoracic surgeon in Corpus Christi, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Thoracic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Bielefeld?
Dr. Bielefeld is listed at 1224 3Rd St Ste 1, 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. Bielefeld?
The number on file is (361) 854-0201. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Bielefeld?
Dr. Bielefeld's National Provider Identifier is 1538255229. 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. Bielefeld's medical education?
Dr. Bielefeld attended Medical College of Wisconsin, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Bielefeld have?
Dr. Bielefeld has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Bielefeld known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Bielefeld performs procedures including 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
Is Dr. Bielefeld's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Bielefeld. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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