Luis Echeverri, MD
NPI 1457351777 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Luis Echeverri, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1457351777).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457351777
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- K2453 (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
20 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
941 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 168 | $128 |
| Complete Ultrasound Study of Arm and Leg Arteries93923 | 125 | $103 |
| Ultrasound of Leg Arteries Or Artery Grafts93925 | 124 | $229 |
| Ultrasound of Both Sides of Head and Neck Blood Flow93880 | 109 | $155 |
| Complete Ultrasound of Aorta, Vena Cava, Groin Vessels Or Bypass Grafts93978 | 85 | $144 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 54 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 105 | 35 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 70 | 51 |
| Mupirocin | 34 | 29 |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 25 | 24 |
| Gabapentin | 21 | — |
| Furosemide | 17 | — |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 14 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,627 across 37 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
- 2005-07-28
- Last updated
- 2019-10-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Luis Echeverri's NPI number?
- Luis Echeverri's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457351777, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Luis Echeverri's specialty?
- Luis Echeverri is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Luis Echeverri located?
- Luis Echeverri's practice location on file with NPPES is Texas Surgical Associates, Houston, TX 77074-1819.
- What is Luis Echeverri's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Luis Echeverri is (713) 776-3402.
- Does Luis Echeverri accept Medicare?
- Luis Echeverri is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Luis Echeverri's NPI active?
- Yes — Luis Echeverri's NPI (1457351777) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-10-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.