Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Azael Arizpe, M.D

Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1518491588
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 9 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6431 Fannin St Ste Jjl 310
Houston, TX 770301501
(903) 258-0050
Additional location
1530 Lenora Ave
Tyler, TX 757022632
Additional location
8591 S Broadway Ave
Tyler, TX 757035470
(903) 596-9173
Mailing address
1530 Lenora Ave
Tyler, TX 757022632

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2017 — 9 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 6, 2024
Year of graduation
2017 — 9 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XX0005X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #U1469

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518491588. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
25
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$2,529
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 13 13 $79
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 12 12 $125

In context: peer comparison

Among 13 peers in Houston Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 102. This provider delivers 0.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$5,097
Transactions
60
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Smith+Nephew, INC. 16 $2,123.06
Arthrex, INC. 22 $1,683.93
Pylant Medical 15 $887.29
DePuy Synthes Sales INC. 2 $188.79
Stryker Corporation 4 $107.69
Linvatec Corporation 1 $106.61

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$2,700
Travel and Lodging
$2,397

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
27
Patients
18
Total drug cost
$590
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Celecoxib Generic 27 18 $590

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Azael Arizpe's medical specialty?
Dr. Azael Arizpe practices Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Azael Arizpe practice?
Dr. Azael Arizpe practices at 6431 Fannin St Ste Jjl 310, Houston, TX 770301501. Office phone: 9032580050.
What is Dr. Azael Arizpe's NPI?
Dr. Azael Arizpe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518491588, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Azael Arizpe accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Azael Arizpe accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Azael Arizpe commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.