Thomas Tanous, MD
NPI 1205030897 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Tanous, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1205030897).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205030897
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- P6096 (TX)
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
2,779 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 | 373 | $71 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 371 | $91 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 357 | $128 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 347 | $47 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 333 | $47 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 255 | 159 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 146 | 136 |
| Meloxicam | 138 | 58 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 68 | 34 |
| Amoxicillin | 64 | 32 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 64 | 49 |
| Methylprednisolone | 45 | 41 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$113,475 across 123 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
- 2007-06-14
- Last updated
- 2021-10-20
- Certified
- 2021-10-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Tanous's NPI number?
- Thomas Tanous's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205030897, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Tanous's specialty?
- Thomas Tanous is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Tanous located?
- Thomas Tanous's practice location on file with NPPES is 11800 Fm 1960 Rd W, Houston, TX 77065-3840.
- What is Thomas Tanous's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Tanous is (281) 664-2107.
- Does Thomas Tanous accept Medicare?
- Thomas Tanous is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Tanous's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Tanous's NPI (1205030897) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-10-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.