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- 1245 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 606, Los Angeles, CA 90017
About Dr. Gottner
Robert J. Gottner, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Los Angeles, CA specializing in thoracic surgery. Robert trained at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, graduating in 1988. Robert is also listed as specializing in thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic). Medicare claims data shows Robert provided 61 services to 61 patients. The services billed most often include initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes, replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery, and initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes. This provider record is associated with NPI 1295737179.
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
- (213) 483-1055
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1245 WILSHIRE BLVD SUITE 606
Los Angeles, CA 90017
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
61 services · 61 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery | Procedure | 33361 |
24 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
24 | More often 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 |
13 | 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.
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 Los Angeles 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 14 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1988 at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 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 CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Robert J. Gottner's specialty?
Robert J. Gottner is a thoracic surgeon in Los Angeles, CA. 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 Robert J. Gottner?
Robert J. Gottner is listed at 1245 Wilshire Blvd Suite 606, Los Angeles, CA 90017. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Robert J. Gottner?
The number on file is (213) 483-1055. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Robert J. Gottner?
Robert J. Gottner's National Provider Identifier is 1295737179. 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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What is Robert J. Gottner's education?
Robert J. Gottner attended Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Robert J. Gottner have?
Robert J. Gottner has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Robert J. Gottner known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Robert J. Gottner performs procedures including replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Robert J. Gottner's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Robert J. Gottner. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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