Thomas Espinoza, PA-C
NPI 1720458870 · Medical Physician Assistant · San Antonio, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Espinoza, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in San Antonio, TX (NPI 1720458870).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720458870
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- PA10035 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 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
1,504.5 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 804 | $69 |
| Drug Test(s), Definitive, Utilizing (1) Drug Identification Methods Able to Identify Individual Drugs and Distinguish Between Structural Isomers (but Not Necessarily Stereoisomers), Including, But Not Limited to Gc/Ms (any Type, Single Or Tandem) and Lc/MsG0482 | 447 | $192 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 103 | $96 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20611 | 77 | $89 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 37 | $127 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 586 | 163 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 293 | 74 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 186 | 35 |
| Pregabalin | 164 | 48 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 97 | 23 |
| Naloxone Hcl | 70 | 65 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 65 | 23 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$424 across 16 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
- 2015-10-01
- Last updated
- 2018-07-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Espinoza's NPI number?
- Thomas Espinoza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720458870, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Espinoza's specialty?
- Thomas Espinoza is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Thomas Espinoza located?
- Thomas Espinoza's practice location on file with NPPES is 1919 Rogers Rd Ste 104, San Antonio, TX 78251.
- What is Thomas Espinoza's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Espinoza is (210) 541-0700.
- Does Thomas Espinoza accept Medicare?
- Thomas Espinoza is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Espinoza's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Espinoza's NPI (1720458870) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-07-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.