Dr. Abraham Katz, MD
Cardiac Surgery
12+
Years in Practice
Practice Locations
1 location
About Dr. Abraham Katz
Abraham Katz, MD is a healthcare provider practicing in Oak Lawn, IL.
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.
12
Years Experience
1
Location
3
States Licensed
Credentials & Board Certifications
Additional Specialties
Primary Specialty
Cardiac SurgeryCredentials verified via NPI Registry (NPPES)
Education & Training
Medical School
State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center
Class of 2014
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 3 states
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | S0918 | Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) | |
| Texas | S0918 | Surgery | — |
| — | Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program | — | |
| New York | — | Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program | — |
Public Data Summary for Dr. Abraham Katz
With 12 years of practice, Dr. Abraham Katz is an established cardiac surgery provider, MD, after earning their medical degree at State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center in 2014. Dr. currently practices at Advocate Health And Hospitals Corporation in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275951774, 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. Abraham Katz as a lower-volume cardiac surgery provider, treating approximately 64 Medicare beneficiaries and delivering 116 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. Abraham Katz received $258 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
$258
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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Cardiac Surgery Providers Nearby
Same primary specialty near ZIP 60453
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Abraham Katz
What does Dr. Abraham Katz specialize in?
Dr. Abraham Katz specializes in Cardiac Surgery. Secondary taxonomy filings also list Surgery and Student In An Organized Health Care Education/training Program.
Where does Dr. Abraham Katz practice?
Dr. Abraham Katz practices at Advocate Health And Hospitals Corporation in Oak Lawn, Illinois.
Does Dr. Abraham Katz accept Medicare?
CMS records show that Dr. Abraham Katz accepts Medicare assignment. CMS billing data shows 64 Medicare beneficiaries treated in the most recent reporting year.
What is Dr. Abraham Katz's NPI number?
Dr. Abraham Katz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275951774. 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. Abraham Katz been practicing?
Dr. Abraham Katz has approximately 12 years of practice experience, having graduated from State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center in 2014.