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DEREK KWASI AFFLU M.D.
NPI 1629430616
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since March 28, 2016PECOS Enrolled
200 LOTHROP ST STE C-900, PITTSBURGH, PA 15213(412) 648-6359 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 3, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 18, 2023, Mar 28, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Derek Kwasi Afflu M.d. NPPES

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

DEREK KWASI AFFLU M.D. (NPI 1629430616) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD481854) and active in the NPI registry since March 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629430616
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameDEREK KWASI AFFLUCredential: M.D.
Location Address200 LOTHROP ST STE C-900Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2536
Mailing Address200 Lothrop St Ste C-900Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2536 · (412) 648-6359
Phone(412) 648-6359
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 28, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 3, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 3, 2023
✔ NPI 1629430616 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD481854
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.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
200 LOTHROP ST STE C-900, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Derek Kwasi Afflu M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Derek Afflu reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

University Of Pittsburgh Physicians
Same address
Psychiatry
200 LOTHROP ST
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 7,114 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1215995402 (412) 647-0943

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 15213 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
$166.87 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $41.71 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$68.36 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

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 Afflu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Derek Afflu is 1629430616. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 28, 2016.

Where is Derek Afflu located?

Derek Afflu practices at 200 Lothrop St Ste C-900, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. The listed phone number is (412) 648-6359.

What is Derek Afflu's specialty?

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

Is Derek Afflu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Derek Afflu is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Derek Afflu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Derek Afflu reassigns Medicare benefits to University Of Pittsburgh Physicians (Pittsburgh, PA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Derek Afflu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Derek Afflu was last updated on August 3, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.