DR. MICHAEL JOHN EPPINGER M.D.
NPI 1871573105
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in San Antonio, TX

Active since January 20, 2006PECOS Enrolled
7400 MERTON MINTER ST, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229(210) 617-5300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 6, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

About Dr. Michael John Eppinger M.d. NPPES

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

DR. MICHAEL JOHN EPPINGER M.D. (NPI 1871573105) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (N7614) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Fort Sam Houston.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871573105
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MICHAEL JOHN EPPINGERCredential: M.D.
Location Address7400 MERTON MINTER STSan Antonio, TX 78229-4404
Mailing Address18635 CrosstimberSan Antonio, TX 78258-4587 · (210) 215-7566
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJanuary 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 6, 2020
NPPES CertifiedMay 6, 2020
NPI 1871573105 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 TX · N7614 Licensed in WI · 46146-020 Licensed in MI · 4301062955
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.

7400 MERTON MINTER ST, San Antonio, TX 78229

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13551 Roger Brooke DrFort Sam Houston, TX 78234-4504 · Phone (210) 916-7500

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 (PECOS)

Dr. Michael John Eppinger 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) NAN07
Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) is a surgery to improve blood flow to your heart. It involves taking a blood vessel from another part of your body and using it to reroute blood around a blocked or narrowed artery in your heart. This can help reduce chest pain and minimize the risk of heart attacks.
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Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78229 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
$166.88 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $41.72 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99205
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.

Pharmacist (Psychiatric)
7400 MERTON MINTER ST
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
7400 MERTON MINTER ST, GEC - MAIL CODE OOE
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
7400 MERTON MINTER ST
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
7400 MERTON MINTER ST, 116B
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Physician Assistant (Medical)
7400 MERTON MINTER ST
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Kinesiotherapist
7400 MERTON MINTER ST
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Kinesiotherapist
7400 MERTON MINTER ST
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
Social Worker (Clinical)
7400 MERTON MINTER ST, MAIL STOP 122
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229

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 Michael Eppinger's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Eppinger is 1871573105. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 20, 2006.

Where is Michael Eppinger located?

Michael Eppinger practices at 7400 Merton Minter St, San Antonio, TX 78229. The listed phone number is (210) 617-5300.

What is Michael Eppinger's specialty?

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

Is Michael Eppinger enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Eppinger is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Michael Eppinger accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan and CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) list Michael Eppinger 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 Michael Eppinger was last updated on May 6, 2020. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.