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Unclaimed ProfileAbout STRAZNICKA
Michaela Straznicka, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Walnut Creek, CA specializing in thoracic surgery. Michaela trained at University of Miami, Lm Miller School of Medicine, graduating in 1994. Michaela is also listed as specializing in thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic). Medicare claims data shows Michaela provided 369 services to 337 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (925) 932-6330
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2637 SHADELANDS DR
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
369 services · 337 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer-assisted image-guided navigation of lung airways using an endoscope | Procedure | 31627 |
35 |
| Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope | Procedure | 32674 |
21 |
| Biopsy of lobe of lung using an endoscope, 1 lobe | Procedure | 31628 |
18 |
| Placement of radiation therapy markers into lung airways using an endoscope | Procedure | 31626 |
17 |
| Initial removal of wedge of lung tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 32666 |
15 |
| Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36561 |
12 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device | Imaging | 77001 |
11 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
125 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
95 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
20 |
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 — 27 related providers in 4 groups
Other thoracic surgeons in Walnut Creek 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Miami, Lm Miller School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1994 at University of Miami, Lm Miller School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Computer-assisted image-guided navigation of lung airways using an endoscope 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Straznicka?
Dr. Straznicka is a thoracic surgeon in Walnut Creek, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “THORACIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Straznicka's address?
Dr. Straznicka is listed at 2637 SHADELANDS DR, Walnut Creek, CA 94598. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Straznicka?
The number on file is (925) 932-6330. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Straznicka?
Dr. Straznicka's National Provider Identifier is 1003858283. 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. Straznicka train?
Dr. Straznicka attended University of Miami, Lm Miller School of Medicine, graduating in 1994. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Straznicka have?
Dr. Straznicka has 32 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1994, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Straznicka perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Straznicka performs procedures including computer-assisted image-guided navigation of lung airways using an endoscope, removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope and biopsy of lobe of lung using an endoscope, 1 lobe; reads or performs imaging such as fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device, 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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