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Thoracic Surgery

Mark R. Bielefeld, MD

Works at hospitals in Corpus Christi, TX · Harlingen, TX · Brownsville, TX · Texas

Summary

Mark R. Bielefeld, MD (Thoracic Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 5 hospitals in Corpus Christi, TX, Harlingen, TX and Brownsville, TX. NPI 1538255229. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Mark R. Bielefeld, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Thoracic SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
38Years since medical school (graduated 1988)
Medical College Of WisconsinMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
J Mark Morales MD PAGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Mark R. Bielefeld work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Mark R. Bielefeld at 5 hospitals: CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi, Harlingen Medical Center, The Corpus Christi Medical Center, Valley Regional Medical Center and VHS Harlingen Hospital Company LLC. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Mark R. Bielefeld see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Corpus Christi, TX. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Mark R. Bielefeld's specialty?
Medicare lists Thoracic Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Cardiac Surgery and Vascular Surgery.
Does Mark R. Bielefeld accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Mark R. Bielefeld accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Mark R. Bielefeld?
(361) 854-0201, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Mark R. Bielefeld's NPI number?
1538255229. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Mark R. Bielefeld works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Mark R. Bielefeld at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Mark R. Bielefeld is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Mark R. Bielefeld as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • J Mark Morales MD PA4 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other thoracic surgeons in Corpus Christi

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Corpus Christi, TX — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolMedical College Of Wisconsin
Graduation year1988
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1538255229
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians