Thomas Litton, M.D.
NPI 1588696405 · Surgery Physician · Charleston, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Litton, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Charleston, SC (NPI 1588696405).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588696405
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 11903 (SC)
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
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
287 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 121 | $106 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 61 | $88 |
| Removal of Gallbladder Using an Endoscope47562 | 30 | $611 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 22 | $161 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 16 | $126 |
| Repair of Groin Hernia (5 Years Or Older) |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$725 across 23 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
- 2006-07-07
- Last updated
- 2012-09-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Litton's NPI number?
- Thomas Litton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588696405, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Litton's specialty?
- Thomas Litton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Litton located?
- Thomas Litton's practice location on file with NPPES is 9329 Medical Plaza Dr, Charleston, SC 29406-9103.
- What is Thomas Litton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Litton is (843) 797-5151.
- Does Thomas Litton accept Medicare?
- Thomas Litton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Litton's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Litton's NPI (1588696405) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-09-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.