Are you Dr. Bernstein? This profile is yours to edit: update your address, phone, photo and services.
Edit this profileWhere to find Rick V. Bernstein, MD
- Las Vegas location main office
4275 Burnham Ave Ste 102, Las Vegas, NV 89119 - Grand Rapids location
1525 E Beltline Ave NE Ste 101, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 - Lansing location
3370 E Jolly Rd, Lansing, MI 48910
About Dr. Bernstein
Rick V. Bernstein, MD practices thoracic surgery in Las Vegas, NV. Rick is a 1978 graduate of Howard University College of Medicine. Rick is also listed as specializing in thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic). Medicare claims data shows Rick provided 446 services to 317 patients. The services billed most often include use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes, established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more, and ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932182029.
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
- (702) 878-8346
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4275 BURNHAM AVE STE 102
Las Vegas, NV 89119
1525 E Beltline Ave NE Ste 101
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
3370 E Jolly Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
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
446 services · 317 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel | Procedure | 37253 |
19 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel | Procedure | 37252 |
15 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access | Imaging | 76937 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes | Treatment | 99153 |
78 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries | Treatment | 93922 |
56 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts | Treatment | 93925 |
36 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts | Treatment | 93926 |
33 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93970 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | Treatment | 99152 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93971 |
15 | 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
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Related specialists at this location 5
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 Las Vegas 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at Howard University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1978 at Howard University College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What does Dr. Bernstein specialize in?
Dr. Bernstein is a thoracic surgeon in Las Vegas, NV. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Thoracic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Bernstein located?
Dr. Bernstein is listed at 4275 Burnham Ave Ste 102, Las Vegas, NV 89119. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Bernstein's phone number?
The number on file is (702) 878-8346. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Bernstein?
Dr. Bernstein's National Provider Identifier is 1932182029. 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. Bernstein go to medical school?
Dr. Bernstein attended Howard University College of Medicine, graduating in 1978. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Bernstein have?
Dr. Bernstein has 48 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1978, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Bernstein do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Bernstein performs procedures including ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel and ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes and ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Bernstein's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Bernstein. If this is you, claiming it is free.
Guide.md
Guide.md listings do not constitute medical advice or an endorsement.