Thuc Bach, M.D.
NPI 1518999374 · Surgical Assistant · Alhambra, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thuc Bach, M.D. is a Surgical Assistant provider in Alhambra, CA (NPI 1518999374).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518999374
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical AssistantTechnologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A31717 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers
Other Service Providers
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
129 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Cage Or Mesh Device to Spine Bone and Disc Space During Spine Fusion22853 | 44 | $41 |
| Fusion of Additional Segment of Spine22614 | 22 | $62 |
| Incision Or Removal of Spine Bone Segment and Removal of Disc, Each Additional Segment22226 | 13 | $58 |
| Placement of Stabilizing Device to Back, 3-6 Spine Bone Segments22842 | 13 | $122 |
| Partial Removal of Spine Bone With Release of Lower Spinal Cord And/Or Nerves, 1 Segment63047 | 13 | $107 |
| Incision Or Removal of Lower Spine Bone Segment and Removal of Disc22224 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$139 across 2 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
- 2006-07-06
- Last updated
- 2024-07-11
- Certified
- 2024-07-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thuc Bach's NPI number?
- Thuc Bach's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518999374, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thuc Bach's specialty?
- Thuc Bach is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Assistant (Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers).
- Where is Thuc Bach located?
- Thuc Bach's practice location on file with NPPES is 1021 S Garfield Ave, Alhambra, CA 91801-4710.
- What is Thuc Bach's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thuc Bach is (626) 282-6740.
- Does Thuc Bach accept Medicare?
- Thuc Bach is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thuc Bach's NPI active?
- Yes — Thuc Bach's NPI (1518999374) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.