Ara A. Vaporciyan, M.D.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

Ara A. Vaporciyan is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) specialist based in Houston, TX with over 37 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(713) 792-6161Houston, TX
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Ara a. Vaporciyan, M.D. has been part of the Houston medical community since 2006 in group practice. A University of Michigan Medical School graduate since 1989, he brings 37+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer (per CMS claims data).

1 of 53 Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) providers in TXSee all Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Houston37+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 5078dNPPES updated 2012-06-29 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030-4009

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Cancer.

Hypertension
73%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
73%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Cancer
60%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

Arthritis
48%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Anxiety Disorders
39%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Ischemic Heart Disease
30%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Diabetes
25%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Chronic Kidney Disease
25%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1989

    University of Michigan Medical School

  2. 37 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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.

Taxonomy: 208G00000X

Education & Training

University of Michigan Medical School (Class of 1989)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 4439, Houston, TX 77210-4439

Differs from practice location

Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Ara a. Vaporciyan

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Ara a. Vaporciyan for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Houston required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ara a. Vaporciyan

Dr. Vaporciyan is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Houston, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (713) 792-6161.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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