Dr. Thomas Tanous, MD
11800 Fm 1960 Rd W, Houston, TX 77065 • +1-769-555-1138
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2015)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Houston Percentiles
NPI #1205030897 • CBSA 26420 • Orthopedic Surgery
Within the Houston, TX (CBSA 26420) Orthopedic Surgery cohort, Dr. Thomas Tanous, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 51 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 97.52th municipal percentile and 97.2th TX percentile (+2.81σ Z-score) based on 23,776 billed procedures for 537 patients.
Medicare Part B line-item claims for Dr. Thomas Tanous (77065) place 99213 at the top of the practice ledger (1063 yearly units, 97.52th metro rank), rounded out by 20610 and 73562.
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Thomas Tanous in Houston (77065) face an estimated $212.00 initial evaluation fee at 11800 Fm 1960 Rd W (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults; 11-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.65/5 from 17 verified reports).
From 11800 Fm 1960 Rd W in Houston (+1-769-555-1138), Dr. Tanous, MD (11-year clinical track record) delivers 51 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Top 10% Orthopedic Surgery volume leader in Houston, TX
23,776 annual services across 537 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from TX Orthopedic Surgery mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99213 | Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation | 1,063 | 97.52th | $35 – $50 |
| 20610 | Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection | 797 | 96.52th | $37 – $52 |
| 73562 | Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination | 561 | 99.5th | $25 – $40 |
| 99203 | New Patient Musculoskeletal Injury & Surgical Triage | 325 | 99.5th | $50 – $69 |
| 27447 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Reconstruction | 207 | 99.5th | $325 – $445 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (51 HCPCS billing breadth) | 20,824 | 97.52th | $45 – $65 |
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Dr. Thomas Tanous, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Tanous National Provider Identifier | NPI #1205030897 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (77065) |
| Dr. Tanous Houston CMS Volume Rank | 97.52th Pct (23,776 CMS svcs; Z +2.810σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (TX Orthopedic Surgery) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $212.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Houston, TX) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $212.00 avg paid • 11 min lobby wait | 17 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.65/5 Listening • 4.42/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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