Eric Peden, MD
NPI 1356421770 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Vascular Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Eric Peden, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1356421770).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356421770
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- J8709 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,385 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 289 | $91 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 157 | $78 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 5-10 Minutes99441 | 120 | $56 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 117 | $129 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99221 | 114 | $83 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cilostazol | 105 | 35 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 62 | 57 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 58 | 55 |
| Methylprednisolone | 32 | 25 |
| Rivaroxabanbrand: Xarelto | 32 | — |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 27 | 13 |
| Apixaban |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,896 across 43 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-17
- Last updated
- 2016-11-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Eric Peden's NPI number?
- Eric Peden's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356421770, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Eric Peden's specialty?
- Eric Peden is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Eric Peden located?
- Eric Peden's practice location on file with NPPES is 6550 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030-2717.
- What is Eric Peden's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Eric Peden is (713) 441-5200.
- Does Eric Peden accept Medicare?
- Eric Peden is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Eric Peden's NPI active?
- Yes — Eric Peden's NPI (1356421770) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-11-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.