Thomas Teske, M.D.
NPI 1447259965 · Neurology Physician · El Centro, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Teske, M.D. is a Neurology Physician provider in El Centro, CA (NPI 1447259965).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447259965
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G65518 (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
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
66 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Injection of Chemical for Paralysis of Facial and Neck Nerve Muscles on Both Sides of Face64615 | 36 | $143 |
| Injection of Chemical for Paralysis of Nerve Muscles on Side of Face64612 | 30 | $133 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $133–$143 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 44 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 215 | 61 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 195 | 48 |
| Levetiracetam | 194 | 47 |
| Gabapentin | 142 | 42 |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 134 | 33 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 69 | 22 |
| Galcanezumab-Gnlmbrand: Emgality Pen | 67 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$100 across 1 record (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
- 2005-07-18
- Last updated
- 2019-10-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Teske's NPI number?
- Thomas Teske's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447259965, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Teske's specialty?
- Thomas Teske is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Teske located?
- Thomas Teske's practice location on file with NPPES is 852 E Danenberg Dr, El Centro, CA 92243-8511.
- What is Thomas Teske's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Teske is (760) 352-2257.
- Does Thomas Teske accept Medicare?
- Thomas Teske is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Teske's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Teske's NPI (1447259965) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-10-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.