Mehdi Akhavan-Heidari, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (CMS) · Munster, IN
At a glance
801 Macarthur Blvd Ste 305, Munster, IN 46321-2920
Published activity: Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) · Leg revascularization (restoring blood flow) · Removal of tissue. View counts and coverage
NPPES record updated Jul 10, 2026. Public records can lag behind changes at a practice.
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Check the official Medicare directory ↗Practice location
801 Macarthur Blvd Ste 305Munster, IN 46321-2920
Additional reported practice locations
5380 S Rainbow Blvd Ste 110Las Vegas, NV 891181878
Phone: 7253338465
Fax: 7253338466 9981 S Healthpark Dr Ste 156
Fort Myers, FL 339083618
Phone: 2393436341
Fax: 2393436342
Education & affiliations
- Medical / professional school
- Not reported in this file
- Graduation year
- 1999
- CMS specialties
- Thoracic Surgery
Practice groups
Reported hospital affiliations
- Community Hospital Munster, IN
- Lee Memorial Hospital Fort Myers, FL
- St Catherine Hospital Inc East Chicago, IN
- St Mary Medical Center Inc Hobart, IN
Graduation year does not establish years in practice. A reported affiliation does not establish employment, current admitting privileges, or insurance participation.
Source: CMS National Downloadable File · Published Oct 15, 2026.
Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data · Published Oct 15, 2026.
Procedures in the public data
Reported activity can help you ask more informed questions about a practice’s services.
| Procedure category | Published Medicare activity |
|---|---|
| Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) | 19 |
| Leg revascularization (restoring blood flow) | 28 |
| Removal of tissue | 1-10 |
CMS uses a one-year claims window with a reporting lag. Counts cover the Medicare activity included by CMS, not all patients. “1–10” is a published range. Volume is not a quality or outcomes score. Coverage and methodology
Source: CMS Utilization Data · Published Oct 15, 2026.
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Industry-reported general payments
Includes reported transfers of value, such as meals, travel, or consulting. Payments do not establish improper conduct or quality of care. Research funding and ownership values are excluded from this total.
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Reported purposes
| Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|
| Food and beverage | $919.69 |
| Travel and lodging | $387.20 |
| Education | $104.00 |
Reporting companies
| Company | Amount |
|---|---|
| W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC. | $539.95 |
| ABIOMED | $152.35 |
| DAVOL INC. | $135.55 |
| BOLTON MEDICAL INC | $114.79 |
| MEDTRONIC, INC. | $110.15 |
| STRYKER CORPORATION | $101.80 |
| LEMAITRE VASCULAR, INC. | $97.03 |
| BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION | $84.48 |
| Other reporting companies | $74.79 |
Source: CMS 2025 payments grouped by covered recipient and nature of payments · Published Jun 30, 2026.
Professional details: NPI, taxonomy & registry record
Registry details
- Primary taxonomy
- Thoracic Surgery (CMS)
- Taxonomy code
- 208G00000X
- Enumeration date
- Apr 17, 2008
- Record updated
- Jul 10, 2026
More registry details
- Provider type
- Individual · Type 1
- Reported credentials
- M.D.
Reported taxonomies and licenses
208G00000X
License reported: 17043 NV
208G00000X · Primary
License reported: 01082460A IN
208G00000X
License reported: 50152 KY
208G00000X
License reported: 140502 CA
208G00000X
License reported: 55408 TN
208G00000X
License reported: ME182653 FL
208G00000X
License reported: 036116297 IL
208M00000X
License reported: ME182653 FL
License numbers and credentials are reported to NPPES; HCPList does not independently verify them.
Practice location
801 Macarthur Blvd Ste 305Munster, IN 46321-2920
- Phone
- (219) 703-2401
Mailing address
2345 E. PRATER WAY, SUITE 207SPARKS, NV 79434
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