Armin Kiankhooy, MD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

Also practices: THORACIC SURGERY

(707) 963-7200Saint Helena, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Armin Kiankhooy, MD has practiced thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) for 21+ years, working in group practice. A University of Minnesota Medical School graduate since 2005, he brings 21+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and heart failure (per CMS claims data).

1 of 105 Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) providers in CASee all Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Saint Helena21+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 1196dNPPES updated 2023-01-26 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

6 Woodland Rd Ste 304, Saint Helena, CA 94574-9562

Fax: (707) 963-7203
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

33

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

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 Heart Failure.

Hypertension
64%

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

High Cholesterol
61%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Heart Failure
45%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

Atrial Fibrillation
45%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

Chronic Kidney Disease
42%

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

Ischemic Heart Disease
42%

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

Diabetes
33%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Arthritis
33%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$197.0k received from industry

124 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Armin Kiankhooy's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2005

    University of Minnesota Medical School

  2. Board certified · Jan 25, 2023

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 21 years in practice

    Experienced

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 Minnesota Medical School (Class of 2005)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 200033

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Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Armin Kiankhooy

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Armin Kiankhooy for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, heart failure monitoring — no travel to Saint Helena required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Armin Kiankhooy

NPI records show Dr. Kiankhooy as active with telehealth listed in Saint Helena, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (707) 963-7200.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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