Active NPI 1679860191 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Thomas Francis Laporta , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Ft. Myers, FL

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Thomas Laporta, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Ft. Myers, FL. With approximately 17 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2009, Dr. Laporta delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 8710 COLLEGE PARKWAY.

Dr. Laporta maintains professional affiliations with Abbott Kagan Ii Md Pa, Physiotherapy Associates Inc and does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

8710 College Parkway

Ft. Myers, FL 33919

Telephone 2394828788

Fax 2394826019

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Abbott Kagan Ii, M.d., P.a. Facility NPI 1235230087

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2009

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Ft. Myers, FL

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

17 Yrs -11.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 28.0 Yrs

State Avg: 27.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

5 Specialists

Practicing in Ft. Myers, FL (1597 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

20.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

64.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Laporta (17 Years) 17 Yrs

Ft. Myers Specialty Average (28.0 Years) 28.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg	1,380	16	$0.25	$0.13
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	954	160	$15.00	$6.94
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	740	314	$249.83	$128.58
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	416	157	$172.64	$76.16
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	292	201	$175.00	$91.10
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose	251	63	$100.00	$72.39
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	144	144	$350.00	$169.72
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	122	97	$70.00	$33.57
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	99	97	$80.00	$39.24
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	97	66	$70.00	$34.60
73010 X-ray of shoulder blade	84	64	$50.00	$23.88
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	76	51	$95.00	$46.50
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	24	14	$75.00	$36.21
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	20	14	$63.50	$32.74
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	17	17	$1350.00	$172.05
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	17	17	$2250.00	$1124.37
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	16	16	$1250.00	$180.30
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	13	13	$1225.00	$137.86
29876 Removal of joint lining from multiple knee joint compartments using an endoscope	13	13	$1425.00	$590.31
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	13	13	$400.00	$173.47
29882 Repair of knee joint using an endoscope	13	13	$1550.00	$710.89

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	877	138	$15.00	$6.54
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	638	285	$226.45	$127.65
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	608	12	$19.51	$9.40
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	393	132	$177.60	$77.00
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	262	184	$148.00	$90.09
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose	254	54	$111.81	$73.53
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	151	151	$325.70	$167.30
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	131	104	$65.23	$34.23
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	106	102	$75.28	$39.87
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	64	47	$65.31	$34.68
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	54	37	$85.74	$46.05
73010 X-ray of shoulder blade	49	44	$64.08	$23.86
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	17	17	$1205.88	$178.55
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	15	15	$1350.00	$197.36
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	14	14	$2250.00	$1066.97
29876 Removal of joint lining from multiple knee joint compartments using an endoscope	14	14	$1425.00	$450.01
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	13	11	$75.77	$40.81
29880 Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope	12	12	$1250.00	$557.02
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	11	11	$400.00	$174.53

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,408	23	$20.00	$9.95
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	573	102	$15.00	$6.67
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	512	236	$225.00	$131.39
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	348	111	$164.87	$76.92
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	255	29	$4.00	$1.09
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	249	187	$145.00	$94.37
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose	159	27	$175.00	$75.33
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	122	122	$325.00	$174.55
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	94	76	$65.00	$35.23
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	79	76	$75.00	$41.60
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	66	45	$65.00	$34.21
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	61	45	$85.00	$46.14
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	52	25	$75.00	$42.41
73010 X-ray of shoulder blade	39	36	$65.00	$24.39
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	30	29	$400.00	$204.50
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	27	11	$65.00	$35.20
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	18	13	$75.00	$35.12
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	14	14	$1000.00	$192.95
25600 Closed treatment of broken forearm bones	13	13	$700.00	$366.06
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	11	11	$2250.00	$1180.23

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	667	103	$15.00	$7.02
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	401	217	$145.00	$95.51
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	392	103	$161.86	$74.29
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	343	176	$225.00	$135.46
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose	270	42	$175.00	$75.61
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	109	109	$325.00	$176.90
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	84	48	$85.00	$40.68
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	72	58	$65.00	$35.52
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	67	67	$400.00	$208.74
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	59	57	$75.00	$42.16
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	46	34	$65.00	$34.40
73010 X-ray of shoulder blade	34	31	$65.00	$24.69
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	26	12	$65.00	$34.15
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	26	13	$75.00	$41.81
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	18	12	$75.00	$32.04
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	17	17	$1000.00	$196.06
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	15	15	$2750.00	$1370.02
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	14	14	$2250.00	$1198.90
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	14	14	$1350.00	$248.13
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$225.00	$118.31
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	11	11	$1225.00	$452.03

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	705	105	$15.00	$6.89
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	659	236	$145.00	$78.26
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	357	102	$162.98	$74.35
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose	251	40	$175.00	$79.93
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	98	98	$225.00	$112.94
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	92	78	$65.00	$34.25
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	92	48	$85.00	$44.25
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	77	77	$75.00	$39.55
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	56	36	$65.00	$32.62
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	55	55	$400.00	$213.74
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	35	35	$325.00	$172.82
73010 X-ray of shoulder blade	31	28	$65.00	$28.82
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	18	12	$75.00	$34.96
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	15	14	$75.00	$30.50
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	14	14	$1225.00	$502.84
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	13	$225.00	$113.09
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	14	14	$2750.00	$1383.20
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	13	13	$2250.00	$1201.36
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	12	12	$1000.00	$198.27

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	710	265	$145.00	$76.27
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	679	107	$15.00	$6.73
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	479	116	$149.66	$67.55
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose	334	46	$175.00	$78.35
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	143	143	$225.00	$113.08
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	96	63	$85.00	$42.30
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	67	64	$400.00	$208.30
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	66	60	$65.00	$33.22
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	64	45	$65.00	$29.40
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	56	56	$75.00	$38.27
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	50	12	$4.00	$1.67
73010 X-ray of shoulder blade	27	27	$65.00	$31.65
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	25	14	$65.00	$30.94
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	17	12	$75.00	$37.49
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	16	11	$65.00	$27.61
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	14	14	$1350.00	$450.50
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	14	11	$75.00	$32.45
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	12	11	$1225.00	$444.12
25600 Closed treatment of broken forearm bones	12	12	$700.00	$320.40
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	11	11	$1000.00	$196.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	584	248	$145.00	$72.75
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	442	104	$14.98	$7.00
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	315	101	$147.00	$65.15
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose	169	31	$175.00	$84.49
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	153	153	$225.00	$108.65
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	131	80	$85.00	$39.15
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	95	93	$400.00	$205.86
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	92	50	$65.00	$28.40
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	43	19	$65.00	$30.40
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	43	43	$68.02	$32.03
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	40	40	$75.00	$35.64
73010 X-ray of shoulder blade	29	27	$65.00	$30.44
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	26	26	$2750.00	$1324.22
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	24	16	$75.00	$28.97
27236 Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement	19	19	$2650.00	$1285.48
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	19	12	$65.00	$30.35
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	18	14	$75.00	$35.68
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	11	11	$95.00	$44.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	390	168	$145.00	$75.16
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	188	75	$137.15	$65.10
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	188	63	$15.00	$6.47
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	130	17	$4.00	$1.85
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	128	128	$225.00	$113.04
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose	90	16	$175.00	$85.54
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	81	53	$85.00	$36.39
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	76	74	$400.00	$211.34
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	49	28	$65.00	$27.95
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	45	39	$66.44	$29.56
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views	43	16	$65.00	$26.44
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	38	38	$325.00	$171.21
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	38	37	$75.00	$33.98
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	26	22	$77.88	$34.09
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	25	25	$2750.00	$1359.85
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	21	15	$75.00	$26.78
73010 X-ray of shoulder blade	20	16	$65.00	$27.42
27236 Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement	18	18	$2558.33	$1258.86
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	16	11	$65.00	$26.80
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$225.00	$111.36
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	12	11	$65.00	$29.48

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-09-15

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License FL ME119924

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Physiotherapy Associates Inc

4316 Lee Blvd, Lehigh Acres, FL 339711735

Phone: 2393687744

Abbott Kagan Ii Md Pa

8710 College Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 339194811

Phone: 2394828788

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

6 Associated Practitioners

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Physical Therapist

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Specialist/Technologist - Athletic Trainer

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Certified Athletic Trainer, L

Molly Secrest , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1568100378

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Edward Vezzola , PT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1609892363

Physical Therapist

Christine Vezzola , PT

Physical Therapist

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Physical Therapist

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location September 15, 2022

Registered at 8710 COLLEGE PARKWAY, FT. MYERS, FL 33919 (Tel: 2394828788)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 15, 2022

Registered at 8710 COLLEGE PARKWAY, FT. MYERS, FL 33919 (Tel: 2394828788)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 15, 2022

Recorded as THOMAS LAPORTA, MD

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NPI Profile Active July 05, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 05, 2011

Registered at 24 WEBSTER ST, VALLEY STREAM, NY 115802824 (Tel: 5164481011)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 05, 2011

Registered at 24 WEBSTER ST, VALLEY STREAM, NY 115802824

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 05, 2011

Recorded as THOMAS LAPORTA, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 05, 2011

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 05, 2011

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1679860191

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: July 05, 2011

Last Update: September 15, 2022

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

8710 College Parkway

Ft. Myers, FL 33919

Phone: 2394828788

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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