Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Erick Montero, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Laguna Hills, CA
- NPI 1033439005
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 93.9 / 100 · 2023
- 24 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 3 locations .
- Primary practice
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24411 Health Center Dr, Suite 680
Laguna Hills, CA 926533651
(949) 268-4568
fax (949) 455-2795 - Additional location
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2003 Kootenai Health Way Ste 300
Coeur D Alene, ID 838146051
(208) 625-4120
fax (208) 625-4121 - Additional location
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122 W 7Th Ave Ste 110
Spokane, WA 992042301
(509) 456-0262
fax (509) 462-6500 - Mailing address
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17360 Brookhurst St, Attn: McMf - Credentialing Department
Fountain Valley, CA 927083720
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2010 — 16 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 28, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 2002 — 24 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- California #A85344 · Idaho #M-14457
- Medicaid
- AZ #521042
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1033439005. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
185
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$74,245
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 54 | 54 | $170 | |
33361 |
Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery | 47 | 47 | $671 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 30 | 30 | $164 | |
33508 |
Harvest of vein using an endoscope | 20 | 20 | $14 | |
33533 |
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 20 | 20 | $1,333 | |
33268 |
Exclusion of appendage of left upper chamber of heart performed during other procedure on chest | 14 | 14 | $116 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 23. This provider delivers 8.0× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$6,313
Transactions
27
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATRICURE, INC. | 25 | $6,057.39 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 1 | $128.95 | |
| ABIOMED | 1 | $126.47 |
By nature of payment
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Erick Montero's medical specialty?
Dr. Erick Montero practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Laguna Hills, CA.
Where does Dr. Erick Montero practice?
Dr. Erick Montero practices at 24411 Health Center Dr, Laguna Hills, CA 926533651. Office phone: 9492684568.
What is Dr. Erick Montero's NPI?
Dr. Erick Montero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033439005, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Erick Montero accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Erick Montero accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Erick Montero commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205); Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery (HCPCS 33361); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.