Dr. Kai Engstad, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery
18+
Years in Practice
Practice Locations
1 location
About Dr. Kai Engstad
Kai Engstad, M.D. is a healthcare provider practicing in Portland, OR.
Specialty Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
25
Years Experience
1
Location
2
States Licensed
Credentials & Board Certifications
Additional Specialties
Primary Specialty
Thoracic SurgeryCredentials verified via NPI Registry (NPPES)
Education & Training
Medical School
Other
Class of 2001
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 2 states
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | MD61193711 | Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) | |
| Oregon | MD26501 | Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) | — |
Public Data Summary for Dr. Kai Engstad
With 18 years of practice, Dr. Kai Engstad is an established thoracic surgery provider, M.D., after earning their medical degree at Other in 2001. Dr. currently practices at Providence Health And Services Oregon in Portland, Oregon. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174793830, and the profile below combines data from CMS NPPES, Medicare billing records, the HHS OIG exclusion list, and — where available — CMS Open Payments, Medicare Utilization, and Part D prescriber summaries.
CMS Medicare data shows Dr. Kai Engstad as a lower-volume thoracic surgery provider, treating approximately 124 Medicare beneficiaries and delivering 239 services in the most recent reporting year. That panel size indicates a smaller, more selective practice pattern.
Under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, CMS reports that Dr. Kai Engstad received $1K in industry payments in 2023. Payments at this scale are typical for most practicing physicians and generally reflect routine educational activities.
Transparency & Safety
Public records from CMS and OIG databases
Industry Payments
$1K
Total payments received from pharmaceutical and medical device companies in 2023.
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Opioid Prescribing
This provider has no opioid prescriptions on file in Medicare Part D data.
Insurance & Accessibility
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Thoracic Surgery Providers Nearby
Same primary specialty near ZIP 97210
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Kai Engstad
What does Dr. Kai Engstad specialize in?
Dr. Kai Engstad specializes in Thoracic Surgery. Secondary taxonomy filings also list Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery).
Where does Dr. Kai Engstad practice?
Dr. Kai Engstad practices at Providence Health And Services Oregon in Portland, Oregon.
Does Dr. Kai Engstad accept Medicare?
CMS records show that Dr. Kai Engstad accepts Medicare assignment. CMS billing data shows 124 Medicare beneficiaries treated in the most recent reporting year.
What is Dr. Kai Engstad's NPI number?
Dr. Kai Engstad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174793830. This is the unique 10-digit number the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services assigns to every practicing US healthcare provider. You can verify this number directly at the NPPES NPI Registry.
How long has Dr. Kai Engstad been practicing?
Dr. Kai Engstad has approximately 18 years of practice experience, having graduated from Other in 2001.