Derek Erstad, MD
NPI 1851739577 · Surgery Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Derek Erstad, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1851739577).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851739577
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- S6830 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
3 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.
$158 across 1 record (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 (2)
- Massachusetts General Hospital55 Fruit St.Boston, MA 02114Phone: (617) 726-2800
- 1515 Holcombe BlvdHouston, TX 77030-4000Phone: (713) 792-6161
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-06-05
- Last updated
- 2023-12-21
- Certified
- 2023-12-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Derek Erstad's NPI number?
- Derek Erstad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851739577, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Derek Erstad's specialty?
- Derek Erstad is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Derek Erstad located?
- Derek Erstad's practice location on file with NPPES is 7200 Cambridge St, Houston, TX 77030-4202.
- What is Derek Erstad's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Derek Erstad is (713) 798-2400.
- Does Derek Erstad accept Medicare?
- Derek Erstad is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Derek Erstad's NPI active?
- Yes — Derek Erstad's NPI (1851739577) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-12-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.