Tojo Thomas, MD
NPI 1497937379 · Gastroenterology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tojo Thomas, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1497937379).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497937379
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- N0503 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
18 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
601 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 189 | $33 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 126 | $86 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue Including Interpretation and Report88313 | 62 | $66 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Identify Organisms Including Interpretation and Report88312 | 60 | $80 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 49 | $109 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 35 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 393 | 159 |
| Sucralfate | 374 | 129 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 324 | 314 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 171 | 70 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 150 | 71 |
| Famotidine | 113 | 48 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 70 | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$688 across 32 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
- 2007-12-03
- Last updated
- 2011-07-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tojo Thomas's NPI number?
- Tojo Thomas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497937379, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tojo Thomas's specialty?
- Tojo Thomas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Tojo Thomas located?
- Tojo Thomas's practice location on file with NPPES is 12121 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77082-2432.
- What is Tojo Thomas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tojo Thomas is (832) 379-8603.
- Does Tojo Thomas accept Medicare?
- Tojo Thomas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tojo Thomas's NPI active?
- Yes — Tojo Thomas's NPI (1497937379) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-07-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.