Dr. Stefan Kachala, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery
18+
Years in Practice
Practice Locations
1 location
About Dr. Stefan Kachala
Stefan Kachala, M.D. is a healthcare provider practicing in Waterbury, CT.
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.
19
Years Experience
1
Location
1
States Licensed
Credentials & Board Certifications
Primary Specialty
Thoracic SurgeryCredentials verified via NPI Registry (NPPES)
Education & Training
Medical School
Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (cam/new Bruns/pisc)
Class of 2007
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 1 state
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 1.056125 | Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) |
Public Data Summary for Dr. Stefan Kachala
With 18 years of practice, Dr. Stefan Kachala is an established thoracic surgery provider, M.D., after earning their medical degree at Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (cam/new Bruns/pisc) in 2007. Dr. currently practices at Waterbury Hospital in Waterbury, Connecticut. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538329578, 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. Stefan Kachala as a lower-volume thoracic surgery provider, treating approximately 53 Medicare beneficiaries and delivering 185 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. Stefan Kachala received $2K 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
$2K
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 06706
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Stefan Kachala
What does Dr. Stefan Kachala specialize in?
Dr. Stefan Kachala specializes in Thoracic Surgery.
Where does Dr. Stefan Kachala practice?
Dr. Stefan Kachala practices at Waterbury Hospital in Waterbury, Connecticut.
Does Dr. Stefan Kachala accept Medicare?
CMS records show that Dr. Stefan Kachala accepts Medicare assignment. CMS billing data shows 53 Medicare beneficiaries treated in the most recent reporting year.
What is Dr. Stefan Kachala's NPI number?
Dr. Stefan Kachala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538329578. 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. Stefan Kachala been practicing?
Dr. Stefan Kachala has approximately 18 years of practice experience, having graduated from Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (cam/new Bruns/pisc) in 2007.