Thomas Lyons, M.D.
NPI 1235154287 · Specialist · Metairie, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Lyons, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Metairie, LA (NPI 1235154287).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235154287
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 021890 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
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
567 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 137 | $86 |
| X-Ray of Wrist, Minimum of 3 Views73110 | 85 | $38 |
| X-Ray of Hand, Minimum of 3 Views73130 | 85 | $34 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 79 | $67 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 56 | $106 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 40 | $36 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 270 | 116 |
| Meloxicam | 243 | 131 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 103 | 29 |
| Celecoxib | 97 | 33 |
| Methylprednisolone | 69 | 57 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 45 | 39 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 42 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$274 across 6 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
- 2006-07-12
- Last updated
- 2021-08-04
- Certified
- 2021-03-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Lyons's NPI number?
- Thomas Lyons's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235154287, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Lyons's specialty?
- Thomas Lyons is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Thomas Lyons located?
- Thomas Lyons's practice location on file with NPPES is 4228 Houma Blvd Ste 600b, Metairie, LA 70006-3023.
- What is Thomas Lyons's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Lyons is (504) 454-2191.
- Does Thomas Lyons accept Medicare?
- Thomas Lyons is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Lyons's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Lyons's NPI (1235154287) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-08-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.