Thomas Nowatka, MD
NPI 1871564187 · Family Medicine Physician · Spartanburg, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Nowatka, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Spartanburg, SC (NPI 1871564187).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871564187
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 21858 (SC)
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
2,116 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 | 770 | $122 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 591 | $9 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 374 | $16 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 222 | $125 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 50 | $30 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 227 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 759 | 195 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 676 | 186 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 659 | 192 |
| Gabapentin | 578 | 140 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 551 | 126 |
| Alprazolam | 441 | 52 |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,354 across 133 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
- 2006-01-27
- Last updated
- 2020-11-23
- Certified
- 2020-11-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Nowatka's NPI number?
- Thomas Nowatka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871564187, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Nowatka's specialty?
- Thomas Nowatka is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Nowatka located?
- Thomas Nowatka's practice location on file with NPPES is 1690 Skylyn Dr Ste 300a, Spartanburg, SC 29307-1022.
- What is Thomas Nowatka's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Nowatka is (864) 342-4000.
- Does Thomas Nowatka accept Medicare?
- Thomas Nowatka is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Nowatka's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Nowatka's NPI (1871564187) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-11-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.