Dr. Anthony Echo , MD
Plastic Surgery • Houston, TX
6560 Fannin St, Scurlock Tower, Suite 2200
Houston, TX 77030
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NPI assigned on March 22, 2009; this date does not establish years in practice.
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Published CMS data list 187 Original Medicare Part B services in 2024.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners – by Provider and Service, 2024. Published rows only; this is not a quality measure.
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Published Part B service records, 2024:
- 64708 — Release of arm or leg nerve: 72 service units.
- 99214 — Established patient outpatient office visit: 35 service units.
- 99213 — Established patient outpatient office visit: 34 service units.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners – by Provider and Service, 2024. Units differ by code; these are not visits or a measure of quality.
CPT® only copyright 2023 American Medical Association. All rights reserved. Service names are shortened from CPT Consumer Friendly Descriptors (CMS data, 2024). CPT notice
See all 5 records in the table · Guide: How to read Medicare Part B data
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Published CMS data list 11 Medicare Part D prescriptions, including refills, in 2023.
Source: CMS, Medicare Part D Prescribers – by Provider and Drug, 2023. Published rows only; this is not a quality measure.
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Published Part D records, 2023:
- Minocycline Hcl — 11 prescription fills, including refills.
Source: CMS, Medicare Part D Prescribers – by Provider and Drug, 2023. Drug names come from pharmacy claims. Listing a drug here is not an endorsement or a recommendation.
See the full table · Guide: How to read Medicare Part D prescriber data
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More Medicare Part B services than 80% of clinicians listed under Plastic Surgery in Houston, TX (2024, 19 clinicians with data). Median for this group: 26. Middle half: 21 to 93.
More Medicare Part B services than 75% of clinicians listed under Plastic Surgery in Texas (2024, 78 clinicians with data). Median for this group: 58. Middle half: 23 to 155.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners – by Provider and Service, 2024. Billing and prescribing volume is not a quality rating.
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Medicare Part B services went from 142 in 2020 to 187 in 2024.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners – by Provider and Service, 2020–2024.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
6560 Fannin St, Scurlock Tower
Suite 2200
Houston, TX 77030
CMS Doctors and Clinicians lists 1 group name: Tmh Physicians And Surgeons, Pllc. See the list
Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File, release date unavailable.
Listings do not confirm current availability, employment or a shared ownership network.
Medicare Profile & Education
Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File
University Of Nevada School Of Medicine
2005
What Public CMS Data Show
Plastic Surgery: NPPES taxonomy is a reported classification, not proof of board certification.
Medicare patients
96 people with Original Medicare in 2024
It gives a sense of how many people with Medicare this clinician treated that year.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners – by Provider, 2024.
Medicare-allowed amount
About $39,834 in 2024
The total amount Medicare approved for these services in 2024. It includes what Medicare paid and what patients or their other insurance owed, such as the deductible and coinsurance.
It shows the total cost of this clinician's Original Medicare services under Medicare's fee rules.
What this does not show: Medicare-allowed amount
This is not the clinician's income. Part of it can go to a clinic or group practice, staff, equipment or drugs. It is not the price you will pay.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners – by Provider and Service, 2024.
Paid by Medicare
About $31,400 in 2024
The part of the Medicare-allowed amount that Medicare itself paid in 2024, after patients' deductibles and coinsurance.
The gap between the allowed amount and this number is roughly what patients and their other insurance paid.
What this does not show: Paid by Medicare
This is not the clinician's income and not a measure of quality.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners – by Provider and Service, 2024.
30-day fills
11 standardized 30-day fills in 2023
CMS converts prescriptions to 30-day supplies so they can be compared. A 90-day prescription counts as about three 30-day fills.
What this does not show: 30-day fills
It is not a count of patients and not a measure of quality.
Part D drug cost
$91 in 2023
The total cost of these prescriptions in 2023, paid by Medicare drug plans, patients and other payers together.
It shows the total spending on drugs this clinician prescribed, not what any one patient paid.
What this does not show: Part D drug cost
A higher cost often reflects the type of medicines a specialty uses. It is not your out-of-pocket cost and not a measure of quality.
Source: CMS, Medicare Part D Prescribers – by Provider and Drug, 2023.
Open Payments general payments, program year 2025
All general payments: $522.25 across 13 records.
By nature of payment
- Food and Beverage: $522.25 across 13 records.
Reporting-company totals (3 largest of 9)
- BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.: $150.58 across 1 record.
- Mentor Worldwide LLC: $147.55 across 2 records.
- VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED: $54.28 across 2 records.
A reported payment does not necessarily mean the financial relationship is improper and is not a measure of care quality. Clinicians can review and dispute these records.
Source: Calculated by T-MedInfo from CMS Open Payments general-payment records for program year 2025 (published June 30, 2026).
Years since graduation
21 years (graduated 2005)
CMS Doctors and Clinicians data list 2005 as the year this clinician finished professional school.
It tells you roughly how long ago the clinician finished school.
What this does not show: Years since graduation
It is not the number of years in practice, and more years does not mean better care.
Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File.
NPI first issued
2009
The year this clinician's National Provider Identifier (NPI) was issued. An NPI is a unique 10-digit ID that US health care providers use for billing.
What this does not show: NPI first issued
NPIs have been issued only since 2005, so this year is not necessarily when the clinician started practicing.
Source: CMS NPPES NPI Registry.
Accepts Medicare assignment
CMS data list this clinician as accepting Medicare assignment. This means agreeing to take the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services.
With Original Medicare, you usually pay only your deductible and coinsurance, and the office sends the claim to Medicare for you.
Medicare assignment applies to Original Medicare. It does not tell you whether the clinician is in a Medicare Advantage plan's network, accepts other insurance, or is taking new patients.
Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians; Medicare.gov, “Does your provider accept Medicare as full payment?”
Telehealth (some services)
Recent Medicare claims show this clinician provided some services by telehealth, such as a video or phone visit.
You may be able to have some visits without going to the office. Ask which visits can be done by telehealth.
What this does not show: Telehealth (some services)
It does not mean all services are offered by telehealth, or that telehealth is covered by your plan.
Source: CMS, Telehealth Indicator on Medicare Care Compare (fact sheet, January 2023); CMS Doctors and Clinicians.
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Dr. Echo has a Medicare enrollment record in PECOS, the CMS system clinicians use to enroll so they can bill Medicare or order services for people with Medicare.
It does not show whether the clinician accepts assignment, is in your plan's network, or is taking new patients.
Source: CMS Medicare Fee-For-Service Public Provider Enrollment (PECOS); CMS Order and Referring file.
Can order Medicare-covered services
CMS lists Dr. Echo as eligible to order or refer Medicare Part B clinical laboratory and imaging services, durable medical equipment (DME) and home health services for people with Medicare.
Medicare pays for these items and services only when they are ordered by an eligible clinician.
What this does not show: Can order Medicare-covered services
It does not mean the clinician offers these services directly.
Source: CMS Medicare Fee-For-Service Public Provider Enrollment (PECOS); CMS Order and Referring file.
Compared with the same specialty in Houston and Texas
Billing and prescribing volume is not a quality rating.
Medicare Part B services
More Medicare Part B services than 80% of clinicians listed under Plastic Surgery in Houston, TX (2024, 19 clinicians with data). Median for this group: 26. Middle half: 21 to 93.
More Medicare Part B services than 75% of clinicians listed under Plastic Surgery in Texas (2024, 78 clinicians with data). Median for this group: 58. Middle half: 23 to 155.
Medicare-allowed amount
A higher Medicare-allowed amount than 80% of clinicians listed under Plastic Surgery in Houston, TX (2024, 19 clinicians with data). Median for this group: $3,660. Middle half: $2,780 to $12,023.
A higher Medicare-allowed amount than 80% of clinicians listed under Plastic Surgery in Texas (2024, 78 clinicians with data). Median for this group: $6,716. Middle half: $3,158 to $15,136.
Paid by Medicare
A higher Medicare payment amount than 80% of clinicians listed under Plastic Surgery in Houston, TX (2024, 19 clinicians with data). Median for this group: $2,666. Middle half: $2,160 to $8,538.
A higher Medicare payment amount than 80% of clinicians listed under Plastic Surgery in Texas (2024, 78 clinicians with data). Median for this group: $4,671. Middle half: $2,308 to $11,022.
Medicare Part D
Comparisons use 2024 data. The latest CMS data for Dr. Echo are from 2023.
104 active clinicians are listed under Plastic Surgery with a practice address in Houston, TX (374 in Texas).
Addresses are self-reported to NPPES and may be out of date.
Telehealth indicator in Houston
5.8% of these 104 clinicians have the CMS telehealth indicator.
34.6% of these 104 clinicians are listed by CMS as accepting Medicare assignment.
CMS data by year
Changes may reflect reporting, coverage or privacy limits, not changes in care quality.
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Medicare Part B services
Medicare Part B services increased 32% from 142 in 2020 to 187 in 2024.
- 2020: 142
- 2021: 163
- 2022: 140
- 2023: 140
- 2024: 187
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Medicare-allowed amount
Medicare-allowed amount increased 77% from $22,519 in 2020 to $39,834 in 2024.
- 2020: $22,519
- 2021: $31,879
- 2022: $27,153
- 2023: $29,197
- 2024: $39,834
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Paid by Medicare
Paid by Medicare increased 83% from $17,114 in 2020 to $31,400 in 2024.
- 2020: $17,114
- 2021: $24,555
- 2022: $20,457
- 2023: $22,575
- 2024: $31,400
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Medicare Part D prescriptions
Medicare Part D prescriptions decreased 71% from 38 in 2017 to 11 in 2023.
- 2017: 38
- 2018: 28
- 2019: 23
- 2020: 17
- 2023: 11
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30-day fills
30-day fills decreased 71% from 38 in 2017 to 11 in 2023.
- 2017: 38
- 2018: 28
- 2019: 23
- 2020: 17
- 2023: 11
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Part D drug cost
Part D drug cost went from $416 in 2017 to $91 in 2023.
- 2017: $416
- 2018: $238
- 2019: $211
- 2020: $92
- 2023: $91
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Industry payments (Open Payments)
Industry payments (Open Payments) went from $961.66 in 2021 to $522.25 in 2025.
- 2021: $961.66
- 2022: $1,994.45
- 2023: $1,410.43
- 2024: $523.49
- 2025: $522.25
Sources: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners (2024), CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers (2023), CMS Open Payments (2025), CMS Doctors and Clinicians, CMS NPPES NPI Registry. Specialty names follow the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy.
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Pharma & Medical Device Financial Disclosures
Payments and other transfers of value that drug and medical device companies reported to CMS Open Payments
Program year 2025 (payments made January 1 – December 31, 2025): 13 records totaling $522.25.
| Manufacturer | Payment Nature | Product | Type | Amount ($) |
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| BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC. |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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— | General | $150.58 |
| Mentor Worldwide LLC |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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MENTOR MemoryGel Resterilizable Gel Sizer | General | $119.56 |
| AXOGEN |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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— | General | $47.93 |
| VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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JOURNAVX | General | $29.88 |
| Mentor Worldwide LLC |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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MENTOR MemoryGel Resterilizable Gel Sizer | General | $27.99 |
| VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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JOURNAVX | General | $24.40 |
| Alafair Biosciences, Inc. |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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VersaWrap | General | $24.09 |
| Checkpoint Surgical, Inc |
Food and Beverage
Cash or cash equivalent
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Checkpoint Stimulators | General | $21.10 |
| Ethicon Inc. |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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EVARREST | General | $17.66 |
| Ethicon Inc. |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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EVARREST | General | $17.32 |
| CooperSurgical, Inc. |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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INSORB | General | $15.92 |
| Integra LifeSciences Corporation |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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Cytal | General | $15.53 |
| Checkpoint Surgical, Inc |
Food and Beverage
Cash or cash equivalent
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Checkpoint Stimulators | General | $10.29 |
Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2025, released June 30, 2026.
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
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| HCPCS Code | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
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64708
Release of arm or leg nerve
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72 | 34 | $8130.00 | $355.38 |
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99214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
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35 | 33 | $299.50 | $132.79 |
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99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more
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34 | 29 | $206.66 | $96.37 |
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99204
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
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30 | 30 | $491.68 | $178.66 |
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99212
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
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16 | 13 | $161.73 | $60.16 |
Source: CMS Part B by Provider and Service, 2024; services under 11 beneficiaries omitted by CMS. Privacy limits
Submitted charges are billed amounts, not a price quote for your visit.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Profile & Medications
Medicare Part D prescriptions filled, including refills, in 2023.
| Brand Name | Generic Name | Prescriptions | Day Supply | Total Cost | Patients |
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| Minocycline Hcl | Minocycline Hcl | 11 | 77 | $90.85 | 11 |
Source: CMS Part D by Provider and Drug, 2023; rows below 11 claims omitted by CMS; volume isn’t quality. Privacy limits
Specialties & License Numbers Reported to NPPES
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208200000X
A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208200000X
A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208200000X
A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208200000X
A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208200000X
A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.
Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers
Medicare (PECOS) Enrollment & Ordering Eligibility
Source: CMS PECOSPRACTITIONER - PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
I20121024000301
TX
2567649940
Sources: CMS Provider Enrollment and Order and Referring. Medicare enrollment is a billing status, not an accreditation or quality rating.
Medicare Group Practice Enrollments
Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File
Tmh Physicians And Surgeons, Pllc
16605 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, TX 774793505
Phone: 2812750830
Career & Practice History
NPI enumerated March 22, 2009.
No changes to the name, practice address, taxonomy or NPI status in this record have been observed in the monthly NPPES data files from January 2017 to August 2026.
NPI Administrative Meta
Other Plastic Surgery Specialists in Houston
- Dr. D'arcy Wainwright, MD
- Dr. Bruce Smith, MD
- Dr. Anusha Singh, MD
- Dr. Louisa Ragsdale, MD
- Dr. Christopher Hieu Nguyen, MD
- Robert Peterson
Mailing Address
6560 Fannin Street, Scurlock Tower, Suite 2200
Houston, TX 770302761
Phone: 7134416929