Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Fermin Romero-Arreola, M.D.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Vascular Surgery) · Surgery Physician · Laredo, TX

  • NPI 1396717872
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 95.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 36 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
702 E Calton RD Ste 202B
Laredo, TX 780413990
(956) 796-0269
fax (956) 796-9750
Additional location
6010 McPherson RD Ste 200
Laredo, TX 780416208
(956) 727-2362
fax (956) 727-2363
Mailing address
1520 E San Pedro St, Ste 201
Laredo, TX 780415429

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 14, 2025
Year of graduation
1990 — 36 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208G00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #M 2234
Medicaid
TX #177514001

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1396717872. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
955
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$126,735
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 275 100 $87
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 141 43 $63
99221 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 124 111 $80
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 104 47 $76
11046 Removal of muscle and/or tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less 78 18 $52
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 51 51 $107
36471 Injection of chemical agent into multiple incompetent veins of leg 33 11 $184
11043 Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 30 21 $105
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 25 22 $180
36478 Laser destruction of incompetent vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance 20 13 $936

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Laredo Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 48. This provider delivers 20× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$765
Transactions
10
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Philips North America LLC 5 $671.42
Smith+Nephew, INC. 4 $74.98
Melinta Therapeutics, LLC 1 $18.16

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$525
Food and Beverage
$239

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
920
Patients
557
Total drug cost
$23,456
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Levofloxacin Generic 212 130 $1,843
Tramadol Hcl-Acetaminophen (Tramadol Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 186 137 $1,126
Cilostazol Generic 82 27 $1,000
Cephalexin Generic 74 64 $480
Mupirocin Generic 68 43 $562
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone (Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip) Brand 51 16 $1,909
Spironolactone Generic 48 28 $372
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 44 28 $1,086
Gabapentin Generic 34 16 $204
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 28 27 $285

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Fermin Romero-Arreola's medical specialty?
Dr. Fermin Romero-Arreola practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Laredo, TX.
Where does Dr. Fermin Romero-Arreola practice?
Dr. Fermin Romero-Arreola practices at 702 E Calton RD Ste 202B, Laredo, TX 780413990. Office phone: 9567960269.
What is Dr. Fermin Romero-Arreola's NPI?
Dr. Fermin Romero-Arreola's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396717872, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Fermin Romero-Arreola accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Fermin Romero-Arreola accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Fermin Romero-Arreola commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99221). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.