Derek Lichota, MD
NPI 1144280702 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Temple, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Derek Lichota, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Temple, TX (NPI 1144280702).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144280702
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- H4491 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-27
- Last updated
- 2013-11-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Derek Lichota's NPI number?
- Derek Lichota's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144280702, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Derek Lichota's specialty?
- Derek Lichota is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Derek Lichota located?
- Derek Lichota's practice location on file with NPPES is 2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508-0001.
- What is Derek Lichota's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Derek Lichota is (254) 724-2111.
- Does Derek Lichota accept Medicare?
- Derek Lichota is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Derek Lichota's NPI active?
- Yes — Derek Lichota's NPI (1144280702) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-11-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.