Thomas Golden, M.D.
NPI 1063578458 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Ventura, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Golden, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Ventura, CA (NPI 1063578458).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1063578458
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G32034B (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,152 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 480 | $62 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 423 | $98 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 255 | $47 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 240 | $138 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 149 | $120 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 127 | 88 |
| Meloxicam | 55 | 33 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 44 | 33 |
| Amoxicillin | 41 | 31 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 37 | 29 |
| Gabapentin | 30 | 12 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,292 across 13 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-12-29
- Last updated
- 2009-08-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Golden's NPI number?
- Thomas Golden's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063578458, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Golden's specialty?
- Thomas Golden is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Golden located?
- Thomas Golden's practice location on file with NPPES is 168 N Brent St Ste 505, Ventura, CA 93003-2840.
- What is Thomas Golden's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Golden is (805) 648-3902.
- Does Thomas Golden accept Medicare?
- Thomas Golden is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Golden's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Golden's NPI (1063578458) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-08-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.