Sora Ely, M.D.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

(202) 741-3220Washington, DC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

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
1 of 8 Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) providers in DCSee all Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Washington11+ years experienceNPI since 2015

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Contact & Location

Practice Location

2150 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Fl 6, Washington, DC 20037-3201

CMS Clinical Data

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

2023

99.73/100

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 Columbia

How 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.

Industry Payment Transparency

$2.4k received from industry

20 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Sora Ely's NPI.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.57 / 1.00

Moderate vulnerability

She 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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2015

    Tulane University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Sep 12, 2023

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 11 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

Education & Training

Tulane University School of Medicine (Class of 2015)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 500021

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Virtual 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.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Open Payments 2024 · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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