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Thoracic Surgery

Cynthia W. Choate, MD

Works at hospitals in Roanoke, VA · Christiansburg, VA · Virginia

Summary

Dr. Cynthia W. Choate, MD is a thoracic surgeon at 1906 Belleview Ave SE, Roanoke, VA 24014. Phone: (540) 981-7000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Cynthia W. Choate had 253 Original Medicare patients and 401 services. NPI 1669761433. 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: 1906 Belleview Ave SE, Roanoke, VA 24014 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (540) 981‑7000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Carilion Medical Center, Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
  • Group practice: Carilion Medical Center
  • Medical school: University Of Virginia School Of Medicine · graduated 2011 (15 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Cynthia W. Choate, 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 Cynthia W. Choate accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Cynthia W. Choate 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 Cynthia W. Choate see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 253 Original Medicare patients and 401 services for Cynthia W. Choate. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Cynthia W. Choate's NPI number?
1669761433. 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 Cynthia W. Choate, 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 patients253
Services billed to Medicare401
Different services or procedures52
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery (33361)72 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)67 services
  3. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)39 services
  4. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)37 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)34 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 disease63%
  • Heart failure52%
  • Arthritis51%
  • Diabetes48%

Hospitals where Cynthia W. Choate works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Cynthia W. Choate 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.

  • Carilion Medical CenterRoanoke, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490024
  • Carilion New River Valley Medical CenterChristiansburg, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490042

Practice locations

Addresses where Cynthia W. Choate is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Cynthia W. Choate as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Carilion Medical Center977 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other thoracic surgeons in Roanoke

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Roanoke, VA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Carilion Medical Center

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Virginia School Of Medicine
Graduation year2011 (15 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1669761433
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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