Luis Herrera, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Luis Herrera, MD practices as part of a group thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) specialist practice in Orlando, FL. Trained at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine (class of 1998), he has been practicing for over 28 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer (per CMS data).
Older · 2512dNPPES updated 2019-06-20 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
22 W Underwood St, Orlando, FL 32806-1110
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better28.81%
Florida avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+23.7 pts)
28.81% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
241
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
103
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
177
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $3k
Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Cancer.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+31%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$49.6k received from industry
70 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Luis Herrera's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1998
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
28 years in practice
Experienced
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.
Taxonomy: 208G00000X
Education & Training
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine (Class of 1998)
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 501321
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Luis Herrera
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Luis Herrera for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Orlando required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Luis Herrera
Dr. Herrera is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Orlando, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (407) 648-3800.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
22 W Underwood St, Orlando, FL 32806-1110
Mailing Address
22 W Underwood St, Orlando, FL 32806-1110
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