Thomas Powell, MD
NPI 1558781583 · Anesthesiology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Powell, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1558781583).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558781583
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- R5026 (TX)
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
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
90 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 Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 26 | $45 |
| Insertion of Non-Tunneled Central Venous Tube for Infusion (5 Years Or Older)36556 | 14 | $87 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Probe in Esophagus, With Report93312 | 13 | $106 |
| Ultrasound of Heart Blood Flow, Valves and Chambers93320 | 13 | $18 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate and Valve Function93325 | 13 | $3 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure to Assess Heart Electrical Activity00537 | 11 | $255 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $3–$255 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$7 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1 Baylor PlzHouston, TX 77030-3411Phone: (713) 798-5117Fax: (713) 798-6374
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-04-17
- Last updated
- 2024-07-25
- Certified
- 2024-07-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Powell's NPI number?
- Thomas Powell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558781583, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Powell's specialty?
- Thomas Powell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Powell located?
- Thomas Powell's practice location on file with NPPES is 6720 Bertner Ave, Houston, TX 77030-2604.
- What is Thomas Powell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Powell is (832) 355-2666.
- Does Thomas Powell accept Medicare?
- Thomas Powell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Powell's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Powell's NPI (1558781583) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.