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Thoracic Surgery

Howard K. Song, MD

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Summary

Dr. Howard K. Song, MD is a thoracic surgeon at 200 NE Mother Joseph Pl, Suite 320, Vancouver, WA 98664. Phone: (360) 514-6300. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Howard K. Song had 186 Original Medicare patients and 289 services. NPI 1003822594. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Thoracic surgeon (Medicare lists Thoracic Surgery)
  • Address: 200 NE Mother Joseph Pl, Suite 320, Vancouver, WA 98664 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (360) 514‑6300
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: OHSU Hospital and Clinics
  • Group practice: University Professional Services (+1 more)
  • Medical school: Stanford University School Of Medicine · graduated 1994 (32 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Howard K. Song, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Howard K. Song accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Howard K. Song accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Howard K. Song see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 186 Original Medicare patients and 289 services for Howard K. Song. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Howard K. Song's NPI number?
1003822594. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Howard K. Song, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients186
Services billed to Medicare289
Different services or procedures51
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)46 services
  2. Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery (33361)44 services
  3. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)37 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more (99202)13 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Ischemic heart disease71%
  • Heart failure70%
  • Atrial fibrillation52%
  • Arthritis44%

Hospitals where Howard K. Song works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Howard K. Song at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Howard K. Song is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Howard K. Song as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • University Professional Services1,724 clinicians in the group
  • PeaceHealth249 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Thoracic Surgery doctors in Washington →

Other thoracic surgeons in Vancouver

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Vancouver, WA — not a recommendation.

All thoracic surgeons in Vancouver →

Other clinicians in University Professional Services

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolStanford University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1994 (32 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1003822594
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians