ERICK LEOPOLDO MONTERO M.D.
NPI 1033439005
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Laguna Hills, CA

Q: What is Erick Montero's NPI number?

The NPI number for Erick Montero is 1033439005. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 1, 2010.

Q: What is Erick Montero's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Erick Montero was last updated on July 28, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since June 01, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

94.91/100

CMS Quality Rating

24411 HEALTH CENTER DR, SUITE 680, LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653(949) 268-4568(949) 455-2795 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 28, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 15, 2024, Oct 1, 2020, Nov 20, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Erick Leopoldo Montero M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

ERICK LEOPOLDO MONTERO M.D. (NPI 1033439005) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Laguna Hills, California, licensed in California (A85344) and active in the NPI registry since June 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Joseph Regional Medical Center, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1033439005

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameERICK LEOPOLDO MONTEROCredential: M.D.

Location Address24411 HEALTH CENTER DR, SUITE 680Laguna Hills, CA 92653-3651

Mailing Address17360 Brookhurst St, Attn: Mcmf - Credentialing DepartmentFountain Valley, CA 92708-3720

Phone(949) 268-4568

Fax(949) 455-2795

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Southern California Keck School Of MedicineGraduated 2002

Enumeration DateJune 1, 2010

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 28, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 28, 2025

✔ NPI 1033439005 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208G00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · A85344✔ Licensed in ID · M-14457

Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

24411 HEALTH CENTER DR, Laguna Hills, CA 92653

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1122 W 7th Ave Ste 110Spokane, WA 99204-2301 · Phone (509) 456-0262 · Fax (509) 462-6500

Location 22003 Kootenai Health Way Ste 300Coeur D Alene, ID 83814-6051 · Phone (208) 625-4120 · Fax (208) 625-4121

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid521042AZ

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Moda Health Plan, Inc., Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Erick Leopoldo Montero M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID1658404694

PECOS Enrollment IDI20190208001600

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205

This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.

67 services67 patients

Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 33361

This procedure, known as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), involves replacing a damaged aortic valve through a small incision in the leg. A catheter is inserted into the femoral artery and guided up to the heart. The new valve is then positioned and deployed, restoring normal blood flow.

36 services36 patients

Harvest of vein using an endoscope 33508

Harvesting a vein using an endoscope is a procedure where a small camera is used to help surgeons remove a vein from your body. This vein is often used to bypass a blocked artery, improving blood flow to your heart.

28 services28 patients

Exclusion of appendage of left upper chamber of heart performed during other procedure on chest 33268

This is a procedure done on the heart's left upper chamber (atrium). The small pouch-like appendage is sealed off during another chest procedure. This is done to reduce the risk of blood clots forming and causing strokes.

27 services27 patients

Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 33533

A coronary artery bypass with one artery graft is a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to your heart. An artery from another part of your body is used to bypass a blocked or narrowed coronary artery. This can help reduce chest pain and risk of heart attack.

27 services27 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

19 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

St Joseph Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lewiston, ID

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number130003

Location415 Sixth StreetLewiston, ID 83501 · Nez Perce County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Kootenai Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Coeur D'alene, ID

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number130049

Location2003 Kootenai Health WayCoeur D'alene, ID 83814 · Kootenai County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92653 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$187.60 typical visit price

range $62.96 – $187.60

Typical copayment $46.90 (range $15.74 – $46.90)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$77.96 typical visit price

range $20.84 – $153.61

Typical copayment $19.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

94.91/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

87.83

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

LISA L. MAJER D.O

Family Medicine

24411 HEALTH CENTER DR, #510
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653

Orange County (949) 452-7525

STEPHANIE PFANNENSTIEL N.P.

Licensed Practical Nurse

24411 HEALTH CENTER DR, SUITE 200
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653

Orange County (949) 829-5500

DR. WANG TENG M.D.

Surgery (Vascular Surgery)

24411 HEALTH CENTER DR, SUITE 350
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653

Orange County (949) 457-7900

ROBBIN GONZALES PA-C

Physician Assistant (Surgical)

24411 HEALTH CENTER DR, STE 350
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653

Orange County (949) 457-7900

ANN MARIE RAFFO MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

24411 HEALTH CENTER DR, SUITE 200
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653

Orange County (949) 829-5500

HENRY CHENG MD INC

Clinic/Center (Health Service)

24411 HEALTH CENTER DR, SUITE 530
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653

Orange County (949) 951-1969

DR. LINDA H CHUNG M.D.

Obstetrics & Gynecology

24411 HEALTH CENTER DR, SUITE 640
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653

Orange County (949) 770-4115

JENNIFER L NEWTON MD

Emergency Medicine

24411 HEALTH CENTER DR
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653

Orange County (949) 461-5200

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Erick Montero's NPI number?

The NPI number for Erick Montero is 1033439005. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 1, 2010.

Where is Erick Montero located?

Erick Montero practices at 24411 Health Center Dr Suite 680, Laguna Hills, CA 92653. The listed phone number is (949) 268-4568.

What is Erick Montero's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Erick Montero enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Erick Montero is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Erick Montero accept?

Health plans from Moda Health Plan, Inc., Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Erick Montero as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Erick Montero affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Erick Montero is affiliated with St Joseph Regional Medical Center and Kootenai Health.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Erick Montero was last updated on July 28, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.