# Derek K Afflu

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/derek-afflu-1629430616
NPI: 1629430616
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Derek K Afflu is a thoracic surgery based in Pittsburgh, PA practicing at University Of Pittsburgh Physicians with NPI 1629430616.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Thoracic Surgery
- Gender: Male
- Medical school: HOWARD UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
- Graduation year: 2016
- NPI: 1629430616 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1629430616))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: University Of Pittsburgh Physicians
- Address: 200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA, 152132536
- Group practice size: 3711 members

## Insurance accepted (2 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 8 plans
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Derek K Afflu, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1629430616).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 13 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $1,343.

Largest disclosed payer: Medtronic, Inc. ($896 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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