Eric A Espinal, M.D.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

Eric A Espinal is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) specialist based in Akron, OH with over 34 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

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With over 34 years in thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery), Eric a Espinal, M.D. is a long-established thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) specialist in Akron. He graduated from Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine in 1992 and has 34+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS claims data).

1 of 30 Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) providers in OHSee all Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Akron34+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 5258dNPPES updated 2011-12-30 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at State Medical Board of Ohio

Contact & Location

Practice Location

75 Arch St Suite 407, Akron, OH 44304-1429

Fax: (330) 384-9002
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

64

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

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 Ischemic Heart Disease.

Hypertension
75%

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

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Ischemic Heart Disease
67%

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

Arthritis
53%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Diabetes
47%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Atrial Fibrillation
47%

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

Heart Failure
45%

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

COPD
42%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$245 received from industry

6 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Eric a Espinal'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 · 1992

    Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine

  2. 34 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

Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine (Class of 1992)

Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Eric a Espinal

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Eric a Espinal for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Akron 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 Eric a Espinal

Dr. Espinal is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Akron, OH. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (330) 384-9001.

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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