Gregory Norman Messner, D.O.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Gregory Norman Messner is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) specialist based in Plano, TX with over 31 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: EMERGENCY MEDICINE, VASCULAR SURGERY
With over 31 years in thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery), Gregory Norman Messner, D.O. is a long-established thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) specialist in Plano. He has been in practice for 31+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 29% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 153dNPPES updated 2025-12-22 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
4708 Dexter Dr Ste 350, Plano, TX 75093-5288
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.49%
Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.6 pts)
2.49% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
319
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
231
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
442
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $26k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
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.
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 Diabetes.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$20.5k received from industry
52 transactions reported in 2024 ·High tier
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 Gregory Norman Messner's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Dec 21, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
31 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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
Mailing address
6717 Columbine Way, Plano, TX 75093-6347
Differs from practice location
Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Gregory Norman Messner
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Gregory Norman Messner for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Plano 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 Gregory Norman Messner
Dr. Messner is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Plano, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (469) 750-8041.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Gregory Norman Messner
Practice Location
4708 Dexter Dr Ste 350, Plano, TX 75093-5288
Mailing Address
6717 Columbine Way, Plano, TX 75093-6347
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