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- 2965 Ocean Pkwy Ste 200, Brooklyn, NY 11235
About Dr. Banker
Based in Brooklyn, NY, Michael C. Banker, MD is listed in the NPI registry under thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic). Michael graduated from State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine in 1985. Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 480 services to 284 patients. The services billed most often include ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers, ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers, and injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance. NPI 1033157169 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (718) 280-5573
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Practice Locations
2965 OCEAN PKWY STE 200
Brooklyn, NY 11235
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
480 services · 284 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 36465 |
68 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Mechanochemical destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance | Procedure | 36473 |
31 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein | Procedure | 36470 |
23 | Too few peers to compare |
| Laser destruction of incompetent vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance | Procedure | 36478 |
22 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 76942 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93970 |
109 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93971 |
98 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
51 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
26 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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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 surgery specialists in Brooklyn 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 9 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1985 at State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance 1
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Banker's specialty?
Dr. Banker is a thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic) in Brooklyn, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Banker?
Dr. Banker is listed at 2965 Ocean Pkwy Ste 200, Brooklyn, NY 11235. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Banker?
The number on file is (718) 280-5573. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Banker?
Dr. Banker's National Provider Identifier is 1033157169. 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. Banker's medical education?
Dr. Banker attended State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Banker have?
Dr. Banker has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Banker known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Banker performs procedures including injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein of leg using ultrasound guidance, mechanochemical destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance and injection of chemical agent into single incompetent vein; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance for needle placement; provides treatments such as ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers and ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers, 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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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Banker. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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