Michael Eppinger, M.D.
NPI 1871573105 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · San Antonio, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Eppinger, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in San Antonio, TX (NPI 1871573105).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871573105
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4301062955 (MI)
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
20 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.
$89 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 (1)
- 3551 Roger Brooke DrFort Sam Houston, TX 78234-4504Phone: (210) 916-7500
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-20
- Last updated
- 2020-05-06
- Certified
- 2020-05-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Eppinger's NPI number?
- Michael Eppinger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871573105, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Eppinger's specialty?
- Michael Eppinger is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Eppinger located?
- Michael Eppinger's practice location on file with NPPES is 7400 Merton Minter St, San Antonio, TX 78229-4404.
- What is Michael Eppinger's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Eppinger is (210) 617-5300.
- Does Michael Eppinger accept Medicare?
- Michael Eppinger is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Eppinger's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Eppinger's NPI (1871573105) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-05-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.