Dr. James Klena, MD
Thoracic Surgery
20+
Years in Practice
Practice Locations
1 location
About Dr. James Klena
James Klena, MD is a healthcare provider practicing in Chesapeake, VA.
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.
31
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
Temple University School Of Medicine
Class of 1995
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 2 states
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | MD063439L | Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) | — |
| Virginia | 0101259880 | Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) |
Public Data Summary for Dr. James Klena
With 20 years of practice, Dr. James Klena is an established thoracic surgery provider, MD, after earning their medical degree at Temple University School Of Medicine in 1995. Dr. currently practices at Commonwealth Family Eye Care Plc in Chesapeake, Virginia. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285740662, 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. James Klena as a lower-volume thoracic surgery provider, treating approximately 185 Medicare beneficiaries and delivering 476 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. James Klena 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.
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Frequently asked questions about Dr. James Klena
What does Dr. James Klena specialize in?
Dr. James Klena specializes in Thoracic Surgery. Secondary taxonomy filings also list Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery).
Where does Dr. James Klena practice?
Dr. James Klena practices at Commonwealth Family Eye Care Plc in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Does Dr. James Klena accept Medicare?
CMS records show that Dr. James Klena accepts Medicare assignment. CMS billing data shows 185 Medicare beneficiaries treated in the most recent reporting year.
What is Dr. James Klena's NPI number?
Dr. James Klena's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285740662. 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. James Klena been practicing?
Dr. James Klena has approximately 20 years of practice experience, having graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine in 1995.