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2026 NPPES data Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician NPI 1457351777 MD
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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Houston, Texas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 5,062 in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
521
Medicare Part D claims · 175 beneficiaries · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician avg: 128
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.6K
37 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Luis Echeverri, MD filed 521 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Houston, Texas, prescribing 93% generic.
- 521
- Part D claims, 2023
- 93%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Luis Echeverri, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
521 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Luis Echeverri, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Luis Echeverri, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
521 307% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Luis Echeverri, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider holding MD credentials at TEXAS SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, Houston, TX, 77074, with a listed phone of (713) 776-3402. NPI 1457351777 was issued on 07/28/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 521 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 175 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $31K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 23.4%.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 5,062 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 128 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1457351777 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/28/2005 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Luis Echeverri, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Hendrick Provider Network
Abilene, TX
Tsa-Texas Surgical Associates LLP
Houston, TX
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Luis Echeverri, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$1.6K
Largest payer
Medtronic, Inc.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
License & disciplinary context - Texas TMB 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Luis Echeverri, MD. To verify Luis Echeverri, MD's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases
TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Luis Echeverri, MD - brand share 7.0%
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician average
7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 521 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
521
Total Claims
$31K
Total Drug Cost
175
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 834
- Total Day Supply
- 20,964
- Brand vs Generic
- 7% brand / 93% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $22K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $8K
- Opioid Claims
- 122 (23.4% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 12
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 3.04
- Gender Split
- 47% female / 53% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 21, 65-74: 79, 75-84: 61, 85+: 14
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Luis Echeverri, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
118 claims
- Tramadol Hcl
Tramadol Hcl
107 claims
- Mupirocin 35
Mupirocin
35 claims
- Chlorhexidine Gluc… 22
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
22 claims
- Furosemide 18
Furosemide
18 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl 17
Duloxetine Hcl
17 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate 15
Metoprolol Succinate
15 claims
- Celecoxib 14
Celecoxib
14 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 118 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 107 |
| Mupirocin | 35 |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 22 |
| Furosemide | 18 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 17 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 15 |
| Celecoxib | 14 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 14 |
| Gabapentin | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Overview
How Luis Echeverri, MD fits within the Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician landscape nationally.
5,062
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician
128
Avg Claims per Provider
Luis Echeverri, MD's 521 claims are above the specialty average of 128.
Nearby Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Echeverri.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Luis Echeverri, MD's specialty? ▼
Luis Echeverri, MD specializes in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician and practices in Houston, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does Luis Echeverri, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Luis Echeverri, MD wrote 521 Medicare Part D claims totaling $31K in drug costs for 175 beneficiaries.
Where is Luis Echeverri, MD located? ▼
Luis Echeverri, MD is located at TEXAS SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, Houston, TX, 77074. Phone: (713) 776-3402.
What is Luis Echeverri, MD's NPI number? ▼
Luis Echeverri, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457351777, issued on 07/28/2005.
Does Luis Echeverri, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Luis Echeverri, MD's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $22K in brand drug costs.
Does Luis Echeverri, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Luis Echeverri, MD had 122 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 23.4%.
How many Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 5,062 Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider writes 128 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Luis Echeverri, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Luis Echeverri, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clopidogrel, Tramadol Hcl, Mupirocin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Luis Echeverri, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Luis Echeverri, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 521 Part D claims and 175 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Luis Echeverri, MD's credentials? ▼
Luis Echeverri, MD's NPI is 1457351777 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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