Dennis Eastman, M.D.
NPI 1720097520 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Lubbock, TX
Dennis Eastman, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Lubbock, TX (NPI 1720097520).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720097520
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- M6594 (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
125 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 37 | $161 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 26 | $75 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 15 | $154 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 13 | $895 |
| Replacement of Aortic Valve Through the Skin and Femoral Artery33361 | 12 | $709 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$7,097 across 23 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
- 2006-08-08
- Last updated
- 2013-03-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dennis Eastman's NPI number?
- Dennis Eastman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720097520, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dennis Eastman's specialty?
- Dennis Eastman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Dennis Eastman located?
- Dennis Eastman's practice location on file with NPPES is 3606 21st St, Lubbock, TX 79410-1226.
- What is Dennis Eastman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dennis Eastman is (806) 725-4425.
- Is Dennis Eastman's NPI active?
- Yes — Dennis Eastman's NPI (1720097520) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-03-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.