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- 1500 S 48Th St Ste 400, Lincoln, NE 68506
About Dr. Oakes
Based in Lincoln, NE, Robert A. Oakes, MD is listed in the NPI registry under thoracic surgery. Robert graduated from Harvard Medical School in 2002. Robert is also listed as specializing in thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic). Medicare claims data shows Robert provided 579 services to 571 patients. The services billed most often include initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes, ultrasound of chest aorta during surgery, and harvest of vein using an endoscope. NPI 1992883599 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (402) 483-3255
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1500 S 48TH ST STE 400
Lincoln, NE 68506
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
579 services · 571 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest of vein using an endoscope | Procedure | 33508 |
51 | More than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery | Procedure | 33361 |
51 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | Procedure | 33533 |
49 | More than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts | Procedure | 33518 |
20 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 3 grafts | Procedure | 33519 |
18 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope | Procedure | 32674 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Exam of lung with removal of lung lobe using an endoscope | Procedure | 32663 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Replacement of mitral valve on heart-lung machine | Procedure | 33430 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Replacement of aortic valve on heart-lung machine | Procedure | 33405 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Ultrasound of chest aorta during surgery | Imaging | 76984 |
52 | More 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 4
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 Lincoln 3
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Harvard Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2002 at Harvard Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Harvest of vein using an endoscope 6
Providers in NE who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Oakes's specialty?
Dr. Oakes is a thoracic surgeon in Lincoln, NE. 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 Dr. Oakes?
Dr. Oakes is listed at 1500 S 48Th St Ste 400, Lincoln, NE 68506. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Oakes?
The number on file is (402) 483-3255. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Oakes?
Dr. Oakes's National Provider Identifier is 1992883599. 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. Oakes's medical education?
Dr. Oakes attended Harvard Medical School, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Oakes have?
Dr. Oakes has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Oakes known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Oakes performs procedures including harvest of vein using an endoscope, replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery and coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound of chest aorta during surgery, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Oakes's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Oakes. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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