Sora Ely, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Sora Ely, M.D. has practiced thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) for 11+ years, working in group practice. A Tulane University School of Medicine graduate since 2015, she brings 11+ years of experience. A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. CMS MIPS quality score: 99.73/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 99% of MIPS-scored doctors in District of Columbia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 966dNPPES updated 2023-09-13 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2150 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Fl 6, Washington, DC 20037-3201
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 99% of doctors in District of Columbia on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202399.73/100
District of Columbia avg: 80.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.1 pts)
Top 1% of MIPS-scored doctors in District of ColumbiaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Percentile rankings compared against 449 reporting peers in District of Columbia.
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.
$2.4k received from industry
20 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Sora Ely's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.57 / 1.00
Moderate vulnerabilityShe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2015
Tulane University School of Medicine
Board certified · Sep 12, 2023
CMS-verified certification date
11 years in practice
Established
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
Tulane University School of Medicine (Class of 2015)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 500021
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Sora Ely
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sora Ely for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Washington 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 Sora Ely
Dr. Ely is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Washington, DC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (202) 741-3220.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Open Payments 2024 · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
2150 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Fl 6, Washington, DC 20037-3201
Mailing Address
2150 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Fl 6, Washington, DC 20037-3201
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