Active NPI 1720076151 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Thomas L Mehlhoff

Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Thomas Mehlhoff is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 44 years of clinical experience since graduating from Baylor College Of Medicine in 1982, Thomas Mehlhoff delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 7401 MAIN ST.

Thomas Mehlhoff maintains professional affiliations with Ortholonestar Pllc, Shea Physical Therapy Specialists Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include x-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views, established patient outpatient office visit, cast supplies, short arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

7401 Main St

Houston, TX 770304509

Telephone 7137992300

Fax 7137943378

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Baylor College Of Medicine Facility NPI 1265416978

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Baylor College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1982

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery in Houston, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

44 Yrs +19.6 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 24.4 Yrs

State Avg: 22.9 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

33 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (186 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

12.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

72.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Mehlhoff (44 Years) 44 Yrs

Houston Specialty Average (24.4 Years) 24.4 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
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	264	177	$108.83	$37.03
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	223	198	$338.00	$128.07
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	209	158	$233.00	$91.29
Q4010 Cast supplies, short arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	165	102	$63.87	$23.36
29075 Application of elbow to finger cast	155	101	$273.35	$92.66
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	99	61	$120.00	$40.95
99490 Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month	95	24	$129.00	$63.05
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	93	93	$334.00	$112.58
26055 Incision of tendon covering	88	60	$1721.00	$214.15
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	60	53	$15.00	$6.93
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	53	49	$178.49	$55.32
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	52	52	$510.00	$168.97
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	50	41	$1377.00	$411.67
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	46	39	$88.35	$29.16
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	34	28	$110.00	$38.03
99439 Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month	25	19	$65.00	$48.23
26480 Transplant of tendon of hand, without graft	17	15	$2410.00	$445.73
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	16	16	$193.25	$47.00
29065 Application of cast, shoulder to hand (long arm)	13	11	$297.00	$99.97
Q4006 Cast supplies, long arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	13	11	$95.82	$35.09
25447 Removal of bone joints between wrist and fingers	13	13	$2623.00	$863.94
J7999 Compounded drug, not otherwise classified	13	12	$38.92	$31.64
26123 Removal of connective tissue of palm and release of finger, first digit	12	11	$2640.00	$827.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	286	201	$108.80	$37.58
Q4010 Cast supplies, short arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	187	110	$63.87	$22.78
29075 Application of elbow to finger cast	178	112	$275.29	$92.72
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	169	137	$233.00	$91.55
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	166	152	$338.00	$129.18
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	126	126	$334.00	$114.41
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	118	66	$120.00	$41.84
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	90	64	$15.00	$6.47
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	71	56	$184.11	$58.51
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	61	61	$510.00	$167.51
26055 Incision of tendon covering	58	43	$1721.00	$232.90
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	46	40	$1405.76	$430.18
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	35	29	$110.00	$38.80
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	25	22	$88.16	$29.97
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	19	15	$180.42	$51.36
25260 Repair of tendon or muscle of forearm and/or wrist	18	17	$1997.00	$330.37
25609 Treatment of 3 or more broken lower forearm bone pieces on thumb side inside wrist joint with placement of stabilizing device	15	15	$3321.00	$1088.58
25447 Removal of bone joints between wrist and fingers	14	14	$2623.00	$868.30
26480 Transplant of tendon of hand, without graft	13	13	$2410.00	$408.89
J1020 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg	12	12	$20.00	$4.56

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	255	181	$109.95	$38.35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	196	154	$233.52	$93.30
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	145	133	$339.19	$131.38
Q4010 Cast supplies, short arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	143	93	$60.33	$21.06
29075 Application of elbow to finger cast	135	93	$274.44	$90.58
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	113	113	$334.00	$114.60
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	106	56	$120.00	$42.58
J1020 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg	74	49	$17.20	$3.00
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	74	74	$510.00	$170.43
26055 Incision of tendon covering	65	54	$1721.00	$234.99
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	58	44	$189.79	$58.05
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	55	49	$1426.09	$432.61
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	33	28	$88.12	$30.57
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	30	26	$110.00	$39.50
Q4006 Cast supplies, long arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	16	12	$90.36	$31.60
29065 Application of cast, shoulder to hand (long arm)	16	12	$297.00	$99.01
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	16	14	$173.75	$52.45
26160 Removal of growth of tendon finger or hand	14	12	$1800.00	$246.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	232	165	$109.30	$37.87
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	193	145	$222.97	$94.39
Q4010 Cast supplies, short arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	125	79	$49.00	$20.40
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	122	122	$324.36	$116.54
29075 Application of elbow to finger cast	116	76	$276.68	$90.34
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	104	98	$329.92	$132.01
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	82	44	$112.90	$42.30
J1020 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg	74	51	$11.00	$3.10
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	66	66	$490.45	$171.65
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	62	49	$248.61	$58.09
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	56	43	$88.29	$30.45
26055 Incision of tendon covering	55	36	$1696.64	$229.02
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	44	33	$104.48	$39.06
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	36	32	$1327.22	$403.10
Q4006 Cast supplies, long arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	21	13	$74.00	$30.60
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	21	19	$17.76	$5.65
29065 Application of cast, shoulder to hand (long arm)	21	13	$283.86	$99.19
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	15	15	$159.73	$50.76

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	238	149	$82.00	$35.86
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	211	156	$188.00	$77.37
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	127	126	$278.00	$111.53
Q4010 Cast supplies, short arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	124	77	$49.00	$19.96
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	82	82	$278.00	$110.33
J1020 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg	70	49	$11.00	$3.51
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	66	47	$140.09	$51.51
29085 Application of hand and lower forearm cast	65	48	$253.85	$97.38
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	61	33	$91.00	$39.99
29075 Application of elbow to finger cast	58	31	$227.00	$89.01
26055 Incision of tendon covering	42	29	$1453.00	$228.13
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	41	37	$71.00	$29.34
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	40	35	$1121.00	$434.52
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	33	24	$17.00	$6.12
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	32	28	$83.00	$36.72
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	25	20	$142.56	$52.30
29065 Application of cast, shoulder to hand (long arm)	19	13	$251.00	$90.60
Q4006 Cast supplies, long arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	19	13	$74.00	$27.73
26480 Transplant of tendon of hand, without graft	11	11	$1939.00	$400.04
25447 Removal of bone joints between wrist and fingers	11	11	$2165.00	$593.54

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	292	221	$188.31	$75.08
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	226	160	$82.00	$33.97
Q4010 Cast supplies, short arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	134	79	$49.00	$19.57
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	118	118	$278.00	$109.94
29075 Application of elbow to finger cast	70	35	$233.49	$89.93
29085 Application of hand and lower forearm cast	62	47	$266.13	$99.55
J1020 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg	56	34	$11.00	$3.77
26055 Incision of tendon covering	55	37	$1453.00	$245.04
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	53	44	$1184.45	$407.45
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	51	25	$17.00	$6.16
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	50	35	$160.08	$53.43
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	47	30	$91.00	$37.18
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	42	42	$278.00	$110.65
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	39	35	$71.00	$26.76
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	34	27	$83.00	$34.31
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	26	17	$177.69	$58.01
Q4006 Cast supplies, long arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	20	12	$74.00	$28.13
29065 Application of cast, shoulder to hand (long arm)	20	12	$251.00	$95.12

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	296	214	$130.42	$70.62
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	263	187	$71.69	$30.84
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	190	190	$190.82	$103.83
Q4010 Cast supplies, short arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	110	71	$29.15	$18.98
J1020 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg	80	54	$18.43	$4.71
29085 Application of hand and lower forearm cast	76	54	$171.05	$94.34
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	59	49	$124.27	$54.80
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	58	43	$73.98	$34.47
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	49	30	$35.06	$6.66
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	43	38	$65.70	$26.85
26055 Incision of tendon covering	37	30	$999.97	$214.39
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	36	33	$1556.14	$393.73
29075 Application of elbow to finger cast	32	20	$155.25	$86.65
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	27	21	$124.44	$52.96
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	25	20	$60.60	$30.43
20551 Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle	19	12	$108.00	$54.30
29065 Application of cast, shoulder to hand (long arm)	17	14	$167.82	$85.06
Q4006 Cast supplies, long arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	13	12	$40.15	$28.91
26123 Removal of connective tissue of palm and release of finger, first digit	11	11	$2552.73	$828.18

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	275	206	$119.00	$73.27
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	227	162	$70.00	$31.08
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	184	184	$177.00	$109.14
Q4010 Cast supplies, short arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	96	57	$25.00	$19.07
73140 X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views	73	53	$55.00	$31.78
73070 X-ray of elbow, 2 views	57	41	$65.00	$27.50
29085 Application of hand and lower forearm cast	55	39	$166.36	$102.69
J1020 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 20 mg	54	43	$20.00	$5.14
20550 Injection into tendon or ligament	49	40	$100.00	$52.56
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	48	34	$70.00	$35.69
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	42	25	$40.00	$5.76
29075 Application of elbow to finger cast	36	19	$145.00	$88.39
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	33	28	$1612.88	$407.22
26055 Incision of tendon covering	30	25	$875.00	$227.27
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	22	17	$126.82	$55.87
29065 Application of cast, shoulder to hand (long arm)	20	14	$150.00	$93.68
Q4006 Cast supplies, long arm cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	18	13	$30.00	$28.60
26123 Removal of connective tissue of palm and release of finger, first digit	12	12	$2590.00	$852.70

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-12-18

Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207XS0106X

State License TX G5367

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.

Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License TX G5367

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

133756003 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Ortholonestar Pllc

7401 Main St, Houston, TX 770304509

Phone: 7137992300

Shea Physical Therapy Specialists Llc

5440 Everhart Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 784114838

Phone: 3619945224

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Physician Assistant (Certified)

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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 December 18, 2025

Registered at 7401 MAIN ST, HOUSTON, TX 770304509 (Tel: 7137992300)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 31, 2023

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #G5367 in TX)

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NPI Profile Active October 03, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 03, 2013

Registered at 7401 MAIN ST, FONDREN ORTHOPEDIC GROUP L.L.P., HOUSTON, TX 770304509 (Tel: 7137992300)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 03, 2013

Registered at 7401 MAIN ST, FONDREN ORTHOPEDIC GROUP L.L.P., HOUSTON, TX 770304509 (Tel: 7137992300)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 03, 2013

Recorded as THOMAS MEHLHOFF

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 03, 2013

Surgery (License #G5367 in TX)

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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: 1720076151

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: October 10, 2005

Last Update: December 18, 2025

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

7401 Main St, Fondren Orthopedic Group L.l.p.

Houston, TX 770304509

Phone: 7137992300

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