Dinesh Thawrani, M.D.
NPI 1659506467 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Cincinnati, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dinesh Thawrani, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Cincinnati, OH (NPI 1659506467).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659506467
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35.127964 (OH)
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
17 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
1,111 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 | 267 | $69 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 242 | $86 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 144 | $48 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 121 | $105 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 117 | $43 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 69 | $38 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 234 | 147 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 157 | 95 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 50 | 20 |
| Methylprednisolone | 36 | 34 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 31 | 22 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 27 | 20 |
| Gabapentin | 25 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$785 across 9 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
- 2009-05-22
- Last updated
- 2022-06-01
- Certified
- 2022-06-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dinesh Thawrani's NPI number?
- Dinesh Thawrani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659506467, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dinesh Thawrani's specialty?
- Dinesh Thawrani is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Dinesh Thawrani located?
- Dinesh Thawrani's practice location on file with NPPES is 5885 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45248-1691.
- What is Dinesh Thawrani's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dinesh Thawrani is (513) 791-5200.
- Does Dinesh Thawrani accept Medicare?
- Dinesh Thawrani is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dinesh Thawrani's NPI active?
- Yes — Dinesh Thawrani's NPI (1659506467) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-06-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.