DR. DEREK K. (KENT) LICHOTA MD
NPI 1144280702
Orthopaedic Surgery in Temple, TX

Active since March 27, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2401 S 31ST ST, TEMPLE, TX 76508(254) 724-2111 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 8, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Derek K. (kent) Lichota Md NPPES

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

DR. DEREK K. (KENT) LICHOTA MD (NPI 1144280702) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Temple, Texas, licensed in Texas (H4491) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine (1987).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144280702
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. DEREK K. (KENT) LICHOTACredential: MD
Location Address2401 S 31ST STTemple, TX 76508-0001
Mailing AddressPo Box 847408Dallas, TX 75284-7408 · (254) 724-2111
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTexas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateMarch 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 8, 2013
NPI 1144280702 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License Licensed in TX · H4491
Definition
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.
2401 S 31ST ST, Temple, TX 76508

Other Identifiers 6

Other1278087-03TX · Cshcn
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified86J300TX
Medicaid1278087-04TX
Medicare UPINE02203TX
Other200039616TX · Rr/medicare
Other86J300TX · Blue Shield

Accepted 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

Dr. Derek K. (kent) Lichota Md 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 ID3476696782
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100209000656
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 76508 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

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.

Family Medicine
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Physician Assistant
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Physical Therapist
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Nurse Practitioner
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Psychiatry & Neurology (Vascular Neurology)
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508

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 Derek Lichota's NPI number?

The NPI number for Derek Lichota is 1144280702. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 27, 2006.

Where is Derek Lichota located?

Derek Lichota practices at 2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508. The listed phone number is (254) 724-2111.

What is Derek Lichota's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Derek Lichota enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Derek Lichota 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 Derek Lichota accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 1 other insurer list Derek Lichota 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Derek Lichota was last updated on November 8, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 years 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.