Thavam Thambi-Pillai, MD
NPI 1487610465 · Transplant Surgery Physician · Sioux Falls, SD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Other (physician) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thavam Thambi-Pillai, MD is a Transplant Surgery Physician provider in Sioux Falls, SD (NPI 1487610465).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487610465
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Transplant Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35085448 (OH)
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
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
158 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 40 | $74 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 27 | $46 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 19 | $122 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 17 | $91 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 16 | $136 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$244 across 7 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
- 2006-04-26
- Last updated
- 2024-04-16
- Certified
- 2024-04-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thavam Thambi-Pillai's NPI number?
- Thavam Thambi-Pillai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487610465, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thavam Thambi-Pillai's specialty?
- Thavam Thambi-Pillai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Transplant Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thavam Thambi-Pillai located?
- Thavam Thambi-Pillai's practice location on file with NPPES is 1508 W 22nd St Ste 101, Sioux Falls, SD 57105-1514.
- What is Thavam Thambi-Pillai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thavam Thambi-Pillai is (605) 328-3840.
- Does Thavam Thambi-Pillai accept Medicare?
- Thavam Thambi-Pillai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thavam Thambi-Pillai's NPI active?
- Yes — Thavam Thambi-Pillai's NPI (1487610465) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.