Thomas Newsom, MD
NPI 1851386395 · Ophthalmology Physician · Tampa, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Newsom, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Tampa, FL (NPI 1851386395).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851386395
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME79937 (FL)
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
20 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
3,960 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 741 | $524 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 595 | $131 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 379 | $44 |
| Imaging of Front Third of Eye Using a Special Microscope92286 | 345 | $39 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 308 | $173 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 305 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 721 | 462 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 481 | 306 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 465 | 285 |
| Ofloxacin | 413 | 304 |
| Latanoprost | 205 | 82 |
| Bromfenac Sodiumbrand: Prolensa | 144 | 94 |
| Difluprednate | 136 | 82 |
| Bromfenac Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$16,772 across 14 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
- 2005-09-12
- Last updated
- 2020-12-31
- Certified
- 2020-12-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Newsom's NPI number?
- Thomas Newsom's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851386395, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Newsom's specialty?
- Thomas Newsom is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Newsom located?
- Thomas Newsom's practice location on file with NPPES is 13904 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618-2446.
- What is Thomas Newsom's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Newsom is (813) 908-2020.
- Does Thomas Newsom accept Medicare?
- Thomas Newsom is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Newsom's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Newsom's NPI (1851386395) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-12-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.