Thomas Gleason, MD
NPI 1134164239 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Asheville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Gleason, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Asheville, NC (NPI 1134164239).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1134164239
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD071478L (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianPrimary208G00000XLicense 2022-01004 (NC)
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
347 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 54 | $21 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Tracing93005 | 46 | $6 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 42 | $162 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 41 | $14 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 36 | $1,510 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 31 | $85 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$157 across 4 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
- 2006-06-20
- Last updated
- 2022-05-11
- Certified
- 2022-05-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Gleason's NPI number?
- Thomas Gleason's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134164239, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Gleason's specialty?
- Thomas Gleason is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Gleason located?
- Thomas Gleason's practice location on file with NPPES is 257 Mcdowell St, Asheville, NC 28803-2606.
- What is Thomas Gleason's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Gleason is (828) 258-1121.
- Does Thomas Gleason accept Medicare?
- Thomas Gleason is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Gleason's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Gleason's NPI (1134164239) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-05-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.