Active NPI 1912995408 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Thomas A Malvitz , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Grand Rapids, MI

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Thomas Malvitz, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Grand Rapids, MI. With approximately 44 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Michigan Medical School in 1982, Dr. Malvitz delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1111 LEFFINGWELL AVE NE.

Dr. Malvitz maintains professional affiliations with Orthopaedic Associates Of Grand Rapids Pc, Center For Physical Rehabilitation Inc, Center For Physical Rehabilitation And Therapy Lp and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include x-ray of knee, 1-2 views, established patient outpatient office visit, x-ray of hip, 2-3 views. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1111 Leffingwell Ave Ne

Grand Rapids, MI 495256406

Telephone 6164597101

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Michigan Hand Center, Plc Facility NPI 1386690436

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Michigan Medical School

Graduation Year

1982

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Grand Rapids, MI

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

44 Yrs +28.1 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 15.9 Yrs

State Avg: 24.3 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

98 Specialists

Practicing in Grand Rapids, MI (1014 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

5.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

72.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Malvitz (44 Years) 44 Yrs

Grand Rapids Specialty Average (15.9 Years) 15.9 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
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	138	87	$124.07	$31.14
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	112	95	$174.00	$85.16
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	110	78	$171.45	$43.39
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	53	50	$247.00	$119.80
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	33	32	$4911.92	$1240.94
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	30	28	$4904.08	$1236.67
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$217.00	$103.08
77077 X-ray of joints, multiple	18	18	$172.04	$43.26
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$323.00	$159.70

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	161	105	$101.52	$31.09
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	103	92	$151.71	$84.51
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	87	64	$78.21	$43.27
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	86	79	$212.12	$120.06
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	29	29	$5358.00	$1217.79
77077 X-ray of joints, multiple	25	25	$184.00	$43.98
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	23	23	$11067.00	$1246.34
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	22	$183.27	$105.37
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	21	16	$136.00	$43.30
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	19	19	$265.53	$159.54

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	154	100	$101.49	$31.90
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	145	113	$132.42	$86.31
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	92	77	$78.26	$44.01
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	47	45	$187.00	$118.73
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	42	42	$163.33	$105.87
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	41	40	$5488.68	$1268.17
77077 X-ray of joints, multiple	26	26	$184.00	$43.53
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	24	18	$136.00	$43.70
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	19	13	$149.05	$56.68
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	19	18	$78.00	$50.60
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	16	15	$11067.00	$1253.99
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	13	13	$1683.00	$201.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	139	86	$101.44	$32.31
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	113	90	$105.25	$87.93
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	95	73	$79.00	$44.17
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	68	68	$157.00	$108.18
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	52	51	$155.00	$124.73
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	35	34	$5358.00	$1280.09
77077 X-ray of joints, multiple	29	29	$184.00	$44.88
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	25	23	$11067.00	$1281.77
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	20	11	$20.00	$10.65
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	19	16	$136.00	$43.50
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	16	13	$169.63	$72.52
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	12	12	$78.00	$51.11

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	157	100	$101.50	$31.59
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	121	79	$78.44	$42.84
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	96	85	$105.00	$73.51
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	68	68	$157.00	$104.60
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	52	51	$155.00	$107.01
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	33	31	$5520.36	$1404.15
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	30	30	$11067.00	$1387.05
77077 X-ray of joints, multiple	27	27	$184.00	$44.14

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	188	123	$102.00	$30.27
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	151	110	$78.55	$40.23
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	124	113	$105.00	$71.66
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	88	88	$157.00	$103.46
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	63	60	$155.00	$104.14
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	40	39	$11067.00	$1327.92
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	37	36	$5394.20	$1355.72
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	37	36	$78.00	$51.30
77077 X-ray of joints, multiple	25	25	$184.00	$36.78
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	23	17	$20.00	$12.05
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	22	19	$136.00	$37.63
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	19	18	$149.05	$66.58
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	18	17	$75.00	$43.29
G0181 Physician or allowed practitioner supervision of a patient receiving medicare-covered services provided by a participating home health agency (patient not present) requiring complex and multidisciplinary care modalities involving regular physician or allow	15	15	$157.00	$105.13

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	234	138	$101.33	$29.03
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	187	126	$76.46	$37.81
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	164	138	$105.00	$69.46
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	109	109	$157.00	$103.60
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	57	55	$78.00	$51.58
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	49	47	$5358.00	$1339.02
G0181 Physician or allowed practitioner supervision of a patient receiving medicare-covered services provided by a participating home health agency (patient not present) requiring complex and multidisciplinary care modalities involving regular physician or allow	48	46	$157.00	$105.00
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	47	42	$11067.00	$1348.54
77077 X-ray of joints, multiple	36	36	$184.00	$35.24
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	31	30	$75.00	$41.93
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	30	30	$155.00	$103.80
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	20	19	$149.40	$60.16
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	14	13	$20.00	$12.89
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	13	12	$136.00	$37.22

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	218	155	$100.57	$27.91
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	207	150	$76.05	$37.03
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	205	183	$105.00	$68.27
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	106	106	$157.00	$101.76
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	45	44	$78.00	$50.57
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	41	40	$5358.00	$1317.13
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	35	35	$11067.00	$1291.49
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	33	23	$136.00	$36.61
77077 X-ray of joints, multiple	27	27	$184.00	$34.63
G0181 Physician or allowed practitioner supervision of a patient receiving medicare-covered services provided by a participating home health agency (patient not present) requiring complex and multidisciplinary care modalities involving regular physician or allow	22	22	$157.00	$102.59
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	21	$155.00	$99.64
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	19	18	$75.00	$40.89
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	16	13	$179.56	$59.37
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	15	11	$20.00	$11.18

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-04-07

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License MI 4301050914

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

4171024 (MI)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Orthopaedic Associates Of Grand Rapids Pc

1111 Leffingwell Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 495256406

Phone: 6164597101

Center For Physical Rehabilitation Inc

5060 Cascade Rd, Grand Rapids, MI 495463808

Center For Physical Rehabilitation And Therapy Lp

5060 Cascade Rd Se, Grand Rapids, MI 495463808

Orthopaedic Associates Of Grand Rapids Pc

1840 Wealthy St Se, Grand Rapids, MI 495062921

Phone: 6167747444

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners

Justin Miller , PA

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1003055666

Physician Assistant

Dr. Charles Bukrey , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1003804592

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Laura Bucks , OT

Occupational Therapist

NPI 1013224419

Occupational Therapist

Dr. Kurt Geffken , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1013545649

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Scott Burgess , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery

NPI 1023080991

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Viet Do , MD

Surgery - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

NPI 1023235884

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location April 07, 2025

Registered at 1111 LEFFINGWELL AVE NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 495256406 (Tel: 6164597101)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 07, 2025

Registered at 1111 LEFFINGWELL AVE NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 495256406 (Tel: 6164597101)

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NPI Profile Active June 28, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 28, 2016

Registered at 555 MIDTOWNE ST NE, SUITE 105, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 495035729 (Tel: 6164597101)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 28, 2016

Registered at 1111 LEFFINGWELL AVE NE, STE 100, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 495256406 (Tel: 6164597101)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 28, 2016

Recorded as THOMAS MALVITZ, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 28, 2016

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #4301050914 in MI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 10, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1912995408

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: October 10, 2005

Last Update: April 07, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1111 Leffingwell Ave Ne

Grand Rapids, MI 495256406

Phone: 6164597101

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