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- 1400 E Boulder St Ste 700, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
About Dr. Walinsky
Peter L. Walinsky, MD practices thoracic surgery in Colorado Springs, CO. Peter is a 1995 graduate of Hahnemann University College of Medicine. Peter is also listed as specializing in cardiovascular disease and thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic). Medicare claims data shows Peter provided 110 services to 110 patients. The services billed most often include replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery, exclusion of appendage of left upper chamber of heart performed during other procedure on chest, and replacement of aortic valve on heart-lung machine. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053405449.
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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
- (719) 365-7172
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1400 E BOULDER ST STE 700
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
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
110 services · 110 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery | Procedure | 33361 |
65 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Exclusion of appendage of left upper chamber of heart performed during other procedure on chest | Procedure | 33268 |
18 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Replacement of aortic valve on heart-lung machine | Procedure | 33405 |
15 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Replacement of mitral valve on heart-lung machine | Procedure | 33430 |
12 | Less 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 Colorado Springs 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Hahnemann University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1995 at Hahnemann University College of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 7
Providers in CO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Walinsky?
Dr. Walinsky is a thoracic surgeon in Colorado Springs, CO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Thoracic Surgery”.
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What is Dr. Walinsky's address?
Dr. Walinsky is listed at 1400 E Boulder St Ste 700, Colorado Springs, CO 80909. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Dr. Walinsky?
The number on file is (719) 365-7172. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Walinsky?
Dr. Walinsky's National Provider Identifier is 1053405449. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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Where did Dr. Walinsky train?
Dr. Walinsky attended Hahnemann University College of Medicine, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Walinsky have?
Dr. Walinsky has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Walinsky perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Walinsky performs procedures including replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery, exclusion of appendage of left upper chamber of heart performed during other procedure on chest and replacement of aortic valve on heart-lung machine. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Walinsky's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Walinsky. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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