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ERIK EDDIE SUAREZ M.D.
NPI 1356589675
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Houston, TX

Active since January 23, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1101 BATES AVE, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 798-1300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 23, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 23, 2026, Nov 6, 2018, Jan 5, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Erik Eddie Suarez M.d. NPPES

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

ERIK EDDIE SUAREZ M.D. (NPI 1356589675) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (P4387) and active in the NPI registry since January 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me, and maintains a secondary practice location in Houston.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356589675
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameERIK EDDIE SUAREZCredential: M.D.
Location Address1101 BATES AVEHouston, TX 77030-2607
Mailing Address1 Baylor Plz # Bcm390Houston, TX 77030-3411 · (713) 798-1300
Phone(713) 798-1300
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At DallasGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateJanuary 23, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 23, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 23, 2026
✔ NPI 1356589675 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
License✔ Licensed in TX · P4387
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.
1101 BATES AVE, Houston, TX 77030
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 16550 Fannin St, Smith Tower, Suite 1401Houston, TX 77030-2717 · Phone (713) 441-5200

Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid311799602TX
Other8DL939TX · Bcbs
Other8ED304TX · Bcbs
Medicaid311799605TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare, WellPoint.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

Erik Eddie Suarez 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 ID4183873805
PECOS Enrollment IDI20121012000173
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number450193
Location6720 Bertner Ave, Ste Mc1-266Houston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services

Houston Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450358
Location6565 FanninHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 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
$176.98 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $44.24 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

DR. JOHN MICHAEL DUNCAN JR. M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
1101 BATES AVE, STE P115
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 355-4900
ALMA AGUILAR
Pharmacist
1101 BATES AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 355-1000
ALICIA DIAZ NP
Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
1101 BATES AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 355-1000
DR. IGOR DARKO GREGORIC M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
1101 BATES AVE, SUITE P-514
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 355-4900
CECILIO GUTIERREZ DPT
Physical Therapist
1101 BATES AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 355-1000
DAVID A. OTT M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
1101 BATES AVE, P115
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 355-4900
JOSEPH S. COSELLI MD
Surgery
1101 BATES AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 355-9910
ALI OMRANIAN M.D.
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
1101 BATES AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (832) 355-1000

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 Erik Suarez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Erik Suarez is 1356589675. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 23, 2009.

Where is Erik Suarez located?

Erik Suarez practices at 1101 Bates Ave, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 798-1300.

What is Erik Suarez's specialty?

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

Is Erik Suarez enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Erik Suarez 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 Erik Suarez accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare and WellPoint list Erik Suarez 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 Erik Suarez affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Erik Suarez is affiliated with Chi St Luke's Health Baylor College Of Medicine Me and Houston Methodist Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Erik Suarez was last updated on March 23, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.