Thomas Laporta, MD
NPI 1679860191 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Ft. Myers, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Laporta, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Ft. Myers, FL (NPI 1679860191).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679860191
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,216 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 740 | $129 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 416 | $76 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 292 | $91 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 144 | $170 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 | 122 | $34 |
| X-Ray of Both Knees While Standing73565 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 163 | 74 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 129 | 102 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 111 | 56 |
| Methylprednisolone | 98 | 88 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 39 | 30 |
| Celecoxib | 24 | 12 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 21 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,505 across 33 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
- 2011-07-05
- Last updated
- 2022-09-15
- Certified
- 2022-09-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Laporta's NPI number?
- Thomas Laporta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679860191, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Laporta's specialty?
- Thomas Laporta is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Laporta located?
- Thomas Laporta's practice location on file with NPPES is 8710 College Parkway, Ft. Myers, FL 33919.
- What is Thomas Laporta's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Laporta is (239) 482-8788.
- Does Thomas Laporta accept Medicare?
- Thomas Laporta is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Laporta's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Laporta's NPI (1679860191) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.