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Active NPI 1851739577 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Derek Jesse Erstad , MD

Surgery • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Derek Erstad, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 13 years of clinical experience since graduating from Harvard Medical School in 2013, Dr. Erstad delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 7200 CAMBRIDGE ST.

Dr. Erstad is affiliated with Baylor College Of Medicine and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

7200 Cambridge St

Houston, TX 770304202

Telephone 7137982400
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Baylor College Of Medicine Facility NPI 1346682382

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Harvard Medical School

Graduation Year

2013

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Houston, TX

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
13 Yrs -7.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 20.3 Yrs
State Avg: 25.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
376 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (2342 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
12.5% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Erstad (13 Years) 13 Yrs
Houston Specialty Average (20.3 Years) 20.3 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-12-21
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License MA L-255533

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License TX S6830

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery - Surgical Oncology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2086X0206X

State License TX S6830

A surgical oncologist is a well-qualified surgeon who has obtained additional training and experience in the multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients, and devotes a major portion of his or her professional practice to these activities and cancer research.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
416262001 (TX)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs
8NJ639 (TX)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Other Cshcn
416262002 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Baylor College Of Medicine

7200 Cambridge St, Houston, TX 770304202

Phone: 7137981000

Secondary Practice Locations

Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit St.

Boston, MA 02114

Phone: 6177262800

1515 Holcombe Blvd

Houston, TX 770304000

Phone: 7137926161

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

10 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location December 09, 2023

Registered at 7200 CAMBRIDGE ST, HOUSTON, TX 770304202 (Tel: 7137982400)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 13, 2021

Surgery (License #S6830 in TX)

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Updated Practice Location August 14, 2020

Registered at 1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 770304000 (Tel: 7137926161)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 14, 2020

Registered at PO BOX 4439, HOUSTON, TX 772104439 (Tel: 6177262800)

NPI Profile Active June 05, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 05, 2013

Registered at MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT ST., BOSTON, MA 02114 (Tel: 6177262800)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 05, 2013

Registered at MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL, 55 FRUIT ST., BOSTON, MA 02114 (Tel: 6177262800)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 05, 2013

Recorded as DEREK ERSTAD, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 05, 2013

Surgery (License #L-255533 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 05, 2013

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1851739577
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 05, 2013
Last Update: December 21, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 4439

Houston, TX 772104439

Phone: 8327287376

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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