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Active NPI 1144280702 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Derek K. (Kent) Lichota , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Temple, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Derek Lichota, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Temple, TX. With approximately 39 years of clinical experience since graduating from Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine in 1987, Dr. Lichota delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2401 S 31ST ST.

Dr. Lichota is affiliated with Woodlands Health Group, Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2401 S 31st St

Temple, TX 765080001

Telephone 2547242111
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Scott & White Clinic Facility NPI 1962468355

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1987

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Temple, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
39 Yrs +17.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.6 Yrs
State Avg: 25.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
18 Specialists

Practicing in Temple, TX (1627 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
16.7% 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. Lichota (39 Years) 39 Yrs
Temple Specialty Average (21.6 Years) 21.6 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License TX H4491

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
1278087-04 (TX)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Cshcn
1278087-03 (TX)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Rr/medicare
200039616 (TX)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Shield
86J300 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Woodlands Health Group, Pllc

24624 Interstate 45 N, Spring, TX 773864084

Phone: 8329560089

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Christina Karimi , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1003066796

Physician Assistant

Jessica Lehman , PT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1003114562

Physical Therapist

Dr. John David Seno , MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

NPI 1003178146

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Nicholas Smith , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1003188699

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Dr. Barry Chamberlin , MD

Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology

NPI 1003203951

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1003421744

Family Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active November 08, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 08, 2013

Registered at 2401 S 31ST ST, TEMPLE, TX 765080001 (Tel: 2547242111)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 08, 2013

Registered at PO BOX 847408, DALLAS, TX 752847408 (Tel: 2547242111)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 08, 2013

Recorded as DEREK LICHOTA, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 08, 2013

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #H4491 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 27, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1144280702
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 27, 2006
Last Update: November 08, 2013
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 847408

Dallas, TX 752847408

Phone: 2547242111

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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