Scott Richard Chicotka, M.D.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

Scott Richard Chicotka is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) specialist based in Grand Rapids, MI with over 14 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(616) 459-7258Grand Rapids, MI
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Scott Richard Chicotka, M.D. practices as part of a group thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) specialist practice in Grand Rapids, MI. With 14+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Grand Rapids area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS data).

1 of 33 Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) providers in MISee all Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Grand Rapids14+ years experienceNPI since 2012

Older · 188dNPPES updated 2025-11-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Michigan Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

221 Michigan St Ne Ste 3003, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2543

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
75%

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

Heart Failure
60%

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

Atrial Fibrillation
54%

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

Chronic Kidney Disease
52%

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

Diabetes
49%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Arthritis
46%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

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. Board certified · Nov 16, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 14 years in practice

    Established

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

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

100 Michigan St Ne # Mc845, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2560

Differs from practice location

Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Scott Richard Chicotka

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Scott Richard Chicotka

NPI records show Dr. Chicotka as active with telehealth listed in Grand Rapids, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (616) 459-7258.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

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

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