Thomas Kelso, MD
NPI 1265570469 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Southport, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Kelso, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Southport, NC (NPI 1265570469).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265570469
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 120032 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
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
2,591 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 927 | $122 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 380 | $38 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 203 | $63 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 186 | $33 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 186 | $44 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 98 | $86 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib | 209 | 90 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 129 | 52 |
| Meloxicam | 120 | 50 |
| Amoxicillin | 94 | 68 |
| Gabapentin | 81 | 46 |
| Prednisone | 76 | 31 |
| Methylprednisolone | 31 | 30 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 13 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$384 across 5 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
- 2007-02-01
- Last updated
- 2016-12-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Kelso's NPI number?
- Thomas Kelso's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265570469, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Kelso's specialty?
- Thomas Kelso is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Kelso located?
- Thomas Kelso's practice location on file with NPPES is 902 N Howe St, Southport, NC 28461-3038.
- What is Thomas Kelso's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Kelso is (910) 457-4789.
- Does Thomas Kelso accept Medicare?
- Thomas Kelso is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Kelso's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Kelso's NPI (1265570469) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-12-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.