Stephen Hugh Mckellar, M.D.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

Stephen Hugh Mckellar is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) specialist based in Salt Lake City, UT with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: GENERAL SURGERY

(801) 581-5311Salt Lake City, UT
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 23 years in thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery), Stephen Hugh Mckellar, M.D. is a long-established thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) specialist in Salt Lake City. He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine in 2003 and has 23+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS data).

1 of 13 Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) providers in UTSee all Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Salt Lake City23+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 2092dNPPES updated 2020-08-31 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Utah Physicians Licensing Board (DOPL)

Contact & Location

Practice Location

50 N Medical Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84132-0100

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

99

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 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
66%

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

Atrial Fibrillation
49%

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

Diabetes
47%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Chronic Kidney Disease
47%

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

Arthritis
45%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$905 received from industry

6 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Stephen Hugh Mckellar'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 · 2003

    George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

  2. Board certified · Aug 30, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 23 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

George Washington University School of Medicine (Class of 2003)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 413035, Salt Lake City, UT 84141-3035

Differs from practice location

Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Stephen Hugh Mckellar

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Stephen Hugh Mckellar for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Salt Lake City 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 Stephen Hugh Mckellar

NPI records show Dr. Mckellar as active with telehealth listed in Salt Lake City, UT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (801) 581-5311.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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