Active NPI 1205030897 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Thomas Louis Tanous , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Thomas Tanous, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 22 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Medical School At Houston in 2004, Dr. Tanous delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 11800 FM 1960 RD W.

Dr. Tanous is affiliated with Ortholonestar Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, hyaluronan or derivative, hymovis, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

11800 Fm 1960 Rd W

Houston, TX 770653840

Telephone 2816642107

Fax 2819555875

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Cy-Fair Bone & Joint Llp Facility NPI 1972556660

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical School At Houston

Graduation Year

2004

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Houston, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

22 Yrs -2.1 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 24.1 Yrs

State Avg: 25.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

214 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (1627 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

6.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

68.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Tanous (22 Years) 22 Yrs

Houston Specialty Average (24.1 Years) 24.1 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	17,560	132	$0.45	$0.13
J7322 Hyaluronan or derivative, hymovis, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	3,192	52	$35.00	$17.18
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	373	198	$243.78	$71.30
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	371	255	$233.00	$90.56
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	357	282	$338.00	$128.18
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	347	250	$137.71	$46.80
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	333	218	$140.00	$46.54
99490 Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month	226	51	$129.00	$63.06
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	122	61	$120.95	$40.68
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes	116	14	$111.00	$28.11
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	101	101	$510.00	$167.65
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	97	92	$464.00	$148.70
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	72	56	$30.00	$9.66
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	66	11	$96.00	$22.30
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	55	11	$88.00	$20.08
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	54	50	$4298.00	$1286.63
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	45	40	$65.00	$48.23
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	39	38	$4293.00	$1325.86
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	32	30	$161.00	$52.28
97150 Therapy procedure in a group setting	30	11	$58.00	$13.97
27236 Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement	15	15	$3787.00	$1235.25

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7329 Hyaluronan or derivative, trivisc, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,275	17	$50.00	$9.27
J7322 Hyaluronan or derivative, hymovis, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	1,152	19	$51.77	$16.98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	394	267	$233.00	$90.29
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	362	197	$248.87	$72.32
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	348	221	$140.00	$47.14
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	333	247	$137.51	$47.42
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	308	174	$30.00	$11.71
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	303	239	$338.00	$128.89
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	260	34	$96.00	$23.24
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	213	30	$88.00	$20.31
97150 Therapy procedure in a group setting	173	28	$58.00	$13.40
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes	162	26	$111.00	$29.70
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	139	67	$120.94	$41.52
97530 Therapy procedure using functional activities	117	25	$124.00	$34.09
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	75	72	$464.00	$148.60
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	64	57	$454.00	$179.43
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	60	60	$510.00	$169.55
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	52	52	$334.00	$114.18
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	43	41	$4298.00	$1261.75
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	34	33	$4293.00	$1321.91
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	25	23	$161.00	$54.74
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	12	12	$645.00	$223.85
27446 Repair of knee joint	11	11	$3672.00	$1182.74
73523 X-ray of both hips, minimum of 5 views	11	11	$183.00	$63.31
97162 Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes	11	11	$269.00	$102.18

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7329 Hyaluronan or derivative, trivisc, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	850	11	$50.00	$11.38
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	371	268	$338.91	$129.76
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	334	222	$140.42	$48.87
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	317	208	$251.83	$74.19
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	284	216	$135.94	$48.64
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	277	178	$28.58	$10.80
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	272	196	$235.57	$92.31
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	145	28	$96.00	$17.87
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes	132	24	$111.00	$27.52
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	122	26	$88.00	$17.85
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	113	63	$122.04	$40.86
97150 Therapy procedure in a group setting	93	22	$58.00	$13.78
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	76	72	$454.00	$183.17
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	71	71	$334.00	$115.72
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	58	58	$510.00	$172.30
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	42	41	$497.21	$148.67
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	35	34	$4660.97	$1258.25
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	31	26	$2213.58	$1195.00
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	29	29	$4742.62	$1324.73
97530 Therapy procedure using functional activities	28	12	$124.00	$35.72
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	16	15	$161.00	$56.27
73523 X-ray of both hips, minimum of 5 views	15	14	$183.00	$64.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	349	237	$319.99	$94.64
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	327	240	$448.02	$134.01
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	322	214	$183.93	$48.74
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	304	201	$250.24	$73.18
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	275	160	$34.05	$10.59
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	215	171	$145.19	$48.17
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	192	112	$155.22	$42.44
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	82	77	$634.88	$186.13
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	67	50	$3167.00	$1219.00
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	65	65	$420.51	$116.81
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	51	51	$676.90	$169.20
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	39	38	$5375.90	$1338.02
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	38	38	$593.16	$151.45
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	31	31	$5160.97	$1347.03
73523 X-ray of both hips, minimum of 5 views	21	21	$272.33	$55.06
27236 Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement	18	18	$4615.50	$1252.56
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	12	12	$1058.33	$230.31

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	327	218	$467.57	$77.99
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	323	249	$676.63	$112.30
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	298	213	$280.17	$46.74
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	273	184	$389.30	$70.94
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	249	194	$229.46	$45.52
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	247	154	$70.83	$11.50
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	137	71	$234.13	$40.68
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	77	77	$668.00	$112.10
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	47	46	$8596.00	$1409.54
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	46	36	$3167.00	$1160.87
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	44	44	$1022.09	$171.14
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	37	35	$929.00	$155.68
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	26	25	$8586.00	$1410.75
27446 Repair of knee joint	13	11	$7344.00	$1189.05
27236 Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement	12	12	$7573.00	$1270.22

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	624	365	$437.28	$75.92
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	397	221	$263.93	$43.91
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	370	269	$246.36	$42.01
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	322	211	$392.89	$65.30
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	274	172	$76.93	$12.09
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	185	152	$651.11	$109.47
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	164	82	$223.12	$37.95
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	138	138	$623.01	$109.94
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	56	55	$8529.89	$1416.48
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	47	44	$924.74	$150.65
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	35	33	$8521.43	$1367.07
J7327 Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	31	26	$4755.26	$1207.43
J7326 Hyaluronan or derivative, gel-one, for intra-articular injection, per dose	20	15	$3167.00	$1041.09
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	15	15	$224.40	$37.46
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	14	14	$999.29	$168.50
27446 Repair of knee joint	14	13	$7291.07	$1254.31
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	13	13	$898.00	$149.29
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	11	11	$7742.09	$1227.53

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	692	398	$486.29	$74.04
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	445	278	$290.11	$40.23
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	438	244	$306.00	$41.65
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	301	207	$519.06	$64.78
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	261	178	$85.27	$12.97
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	176	176	$715.35	$108.53
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	154	138	$764.56	$108.91
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	67	63	$10132.22	$1395.90
J7327 Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	43	36	$5654.53	$790.54
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	39	31	$292.00	$36.26
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	34	34	$1108.18	$152.08
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	26	14	$244.38	$33.38
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	23	23	$9991.61	$1397.75
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	21	21	$4469.05	$557.82
27446 Repair of knee joint	15	15	$8575.67	$1170.32
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	14	13	$8838.50	$1240.76
29880 Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope	11	11	$4382.00	$552.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	602	356	$748.00	$69.64
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	330	191	$425.28	$39.25
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	324	198	$699.91	$61.89
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	317	204	$406.00	$37.73
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	274	172	$105.26	$10.89
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	142	142	$1107.00	$103.17
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	139	122	$1101.00	$102.57
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	136	95	$365.93	$34.27
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	54	53	$14153.00	$1321.57
J7327 Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	45	36	$9065.00	$866.76
20985 Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure	30	30	$1541.00	$143.89
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	21	21	$500.00	$44.75
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	19	19	$14146.00	$1299.12
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	13	13	$5631.00	$472.88
27487 Revision of thigh and lower leg bone components of total knee joint prosthesis	12	12	$18358.00	$1549.64
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	12	12	$1043.00	$97.33
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	12	12	$2084.00	$194.68
27446 Repair of knee joint	11	11	$12094.00	$1129.08

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-10-20

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License TX P6096

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Ortholonestar Pllc

22485 Tomball Pkwy, Houston, TX 770701560

Phone: 2819557577

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active February 05, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 05, 2015

Registered at 11800 FM 1960 RD W, HOUSTON, TX 770653840 (Tel: 2816642107)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 05, 2015

Registered at 11800 FM 1960 RD W, HOUSTON, TX 770653840 (Tel: 2816642107)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 05, 2015

Recorded as THOMAS TANOUS, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 05, 2015

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #P6096 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 14, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1205030897

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: June 14, 2007

Last Update: October 20, 2021

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

11800 Fm 1960 Rd W

Houston, TX 770653840

Phone: 2816642107

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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