Thomas Alost, M.D.
NPI 1508864182 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · El Paso, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Alost, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in El Paso, TX (NPI 1508864182).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508864182
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- H5520 (TX)
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
1,758 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 744 | $72 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 464 | $85 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 132 | $44 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 115 | $106 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 71 | $33 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 39 | $44 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 597 | 285 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 517 | 271 |
| Ibuprofen | 169 | 75 |
| Meloxicam | 63 | 21 |
| Methylprednisolone | 62 | 57 |
| Cephalexin | 41 | 34 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 27 | 12 |
| Naproxen | 21 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$718 across 4 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
- 2005-07-08
- Last updated
- 2017-03-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Alost's NPI number?
- Thomas Alost's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508864182, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Alost's specialty?
- Thomas Alost is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Alost located?
- Thomas Alost's practice location on file with NPPES is 4646 N Mesa St, El Paso, TX 79912-3577.
- What is Thomas Alost's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Alost is (915) 313-6300.
- Does Thomas Alost accept Medicare?
- Thomas Alost is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Alost's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Alost's NPI (1508864182) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-03-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.