Thomas Shook, PA-C
NPI 1770838856 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Fresno, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Shook, PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Fresno, CA (NPI 1770838856).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770838856
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 22400 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
13 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
23 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Surgical Removal of Prostate and Surrounding Lymph Nodes Using an Endoscope55866 | 12 | $159 |
| Removal of Lymph Nodes of Both Sides of Pelvis Using an Endoscope38571 | 11 | $44 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $44–$159 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 180 | 170 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 82 | 79 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 60 | 58 |
| Solifenacin Succinate | 58 | 58 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 49 | 48 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 43 | 40 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$76 across 4 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
- 2012-07-16
- Last updated
- 2020-10-01
- Certified
- 2020-10-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Shook's NPI number?
- Thomas Shook's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770838856, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Shook's specialty?
- Thomas Shook is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Thomas Shook located?
- Thomas Shook's practice location on file with NPPES is 2823 Fresno St, Fresno, CA 93721-1324.
- What is Thomas Shook's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Shook is (559) 459-3770.
- Does Thomas Shook accept Medicare?
- Thomas Shook is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Shook's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Shook's NPI (1770838856) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.