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 .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
24411 Health Center Dr, Suite 680
Laguna Hills, CA 926533651
(949) 268-4568
fax (949) 455-2795
Additional location
2003 Kootenai Health Way Ste 300
Coeur D Alene, ID 838146051
(208) 625-4120
fax (208) 625-4121
Additional location
122 W 7Th Ave Ste 110
Spokane, WA 992042301
(509) 456-0262
fax (509) 462-6500
Mailing address
17360 Brookhurst St, Attn: McMf - Credentialing Department
Fountain Valley, CA 927083720

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
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

Travel and Lodging
$3,375
Food and Beverage
$1,813
Consulting Fee
$1,125

Frequently asked questions

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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.