Mark William Onaitis, MD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

(858) 657-7777San Diego, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Mark William Onaitis, MD has practiced thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) for 29+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1997 and has 29+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer (per CMS claims data).

1 of 105 Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) providers in CASee all Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in San Diego29+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 2631dNPPES updated 2019-02-21 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103-9000

Fax: (858) 657-5058
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

105

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 Cancer.

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

Cancer
64%

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

Ischemic Heart Disease
45%

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

Arthritis
35%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

COPD
32%

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

Diabetes
29%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Anxiety Disorders
26%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$36.3k received from industry

19 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 Mark William Onaitis'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 · 1997

    Duke University School of Medicine

  2. 29 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

Duke University School of Medicine (Class of 1997)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 232410, San Diego, CA 92193-2410

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 190008

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Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Mark William Onaitis

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Mark William Onaitis for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to San Diego 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 Mark William Onaitis

NPI records show Dr. Onaitis as active with telehealth listed in San Diego, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (858) 657-7777.

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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