Physician Profile
Thomas A. Schwann, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Schwann
Thomas A. Schwann, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Royal Oak, MI specializing in thoracic surgery. Thomas trained at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, graduating in 1986. Thomas is also listed as specializing in thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic). Medicare claims data shows Thomas provided 110 services to 110 patients. The services billed most often include replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery, new patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more, and harvest of vein using an endoscope. This provider record is associated with NPI 1134125727.
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
- (248) 898-3839
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3601 W 13 MILE RD
Royal Oak, MI 48073
2 Medical Center Dr Ste 512
Springfield, MA 01107
44250 Dequindre Rd
Sterling Heights, MI 48314
44250 Dequindre Rd
Troy, MI 48134
22060 Beech St
Dearborn, MI 48124
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
- Floppy Windpipe
- Hole Between Windpipe and Food Pipe
- Narrowed windpipe
- Windpipe Cancer
Chest tumors
- Mass between the lungs
- Thymus tumor
Chest wall
- Broken ribs
- Chest wall tumor
- Pigeon chest
- Slipping Rib Syndrome
- Sunken chest
Diaphragm
- Diaphragmatic hernia
- Paralyzed diaphragm
Esophagus
- Esophagus Spasms
Esophagus and stomach
- Acid reflux
- Barrett's esophagus
- Esophageal cancer
- Esophageal pouch
- Esophagus tear
- Hiatal hernia
- Swallowing difficulties
Heart lining
Infection
- Deep Chest Infection
Lung
- Bronchiectasis
- Congenital Lung Malformation
- Lung Bullae
- Persistent Air Leak
- Pulmonary fibrosis
Lung cancer
Lung conditions
Nerves
- Severe Facial Blushing
Nerves and blood vessels
Neuromuscular
Pleural disease
Sweating disorders
- Excessive sweating
- Excessive underarm sweating
Trauma
- Broken Breastbone
Vascular
Procedures & services
Airway
- Surgical Tracheostomy
Airway surgery
- Airway surgery
- Windpipe stent placement
Chest tumors
- Chest tumor removal
- Thymus removal surgery
Chest wall
- Pigeon Chest Repair
- Slipping Rib Surgery
Chest wall surgery
- Broken rib plating surgery
- Chest wall reconstruction
- Sunken chest repair
- Thoracic Outlet Decompression
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
- EBUS lung biopsy
- Robotic Navigational Bronchoscopy
- Surgical Lung Biopsy
Diaphragm
- Diaphragm Pacemaker Implantation
Diaphragm surgery
- Diaphragm repair surgery
Emphysema
- Lung Volume Reduction Surgery
Esophagus
- Achalasia Surgery
- Esophageal Pouch Surgery
Esophagus surgery
- Acid reflux surgery
- Esophageal dilation
- Esophageal stent placement
- Esophagus removal surgery
- Hiatal hernia surgery
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Fluid drainage
Heart lining
- Heart Fluid Drainage (Pericardiocentesis)
- Pericardial Window Surgery
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
- Surgery for Facial Blushing
Pleural disease
- Chest Lymph Duct Ligation
Robotic surgery
- Robotic chest surgery
Surgical approach
- Open Chest Surgery
Sweat surgery
Transplant
- Lung Transplant
Trauma
- Broken Breastbone Surgery
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
110 services · 110 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery | Procedure | 33361 |
34 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Harvest of vein using an endoscope | Procedure | 33508 |
18 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Harvest of artery from arm for heart bypass graft using an endoscope | Procedure | 33509 |
16 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 1 graft | Procedure | 33517 |
14 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| 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 |
28 | As often as other 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 Royal Oak 3
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 — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1986 at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 8
Providers in MI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Thomas A. Schwann's specialty?
Thomas A. Schwann is a thoracic surgeon in Royal Oak, MI. 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 Thomas A. Schwann?
Thomas A. Schwann is listed at 3601 W 13 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48073. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Thomas A. Schwann?
The number on file is (248) 898-3839. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Thomas A. Schwann?
Thomas A. Schwann's National Provider Identifier is 1134125727. 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 Thomas A. Schwann's education?
Thomas A. Schwann attended Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Thomas A. Schwann have?
Thomas A. Schwann has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Thomas A. Schwann known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Thomas A. Schwann performs procedures including replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery, harvest of vein using an endoscope and harvest of artery from arm for heart bypass graft using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Thomas A. Schwann's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Thomas A. Schwann. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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