Erik Suarez, M.D.
NPI 1356589675 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Erik Suarez, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1356589675).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356589675
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- P4387 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$13,268 across 15 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 6550 Fannin StSmith Tower, Suite 1401Houston, TX 77030-2717Phone: (713) 441-5200
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-01-23
- Last updated
- 2026-03-23
- Certified
- 2026-03-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Erik Suarez's NPI number?
- Erik Suarez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356589675, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Erik Suarez's specialty?
- Erik Suarez is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Erik Suarez located?
- Erik Suarez's practice location on file with NPPES is 1101 Bates Ave, Houston, TX 77030-2607.
- What is Erik Suarez's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Erik Suarez is (713) 798-1300.
- Does Erik Suarez accept Medicare?
- Erik Suarez is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Erik Suarez's NPI active?
- Yes — Erik Suarez's NPI (1356589675) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-03-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.