Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Thomas Githens, D.O.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Palo Alto, CA

  • NPI 1841636917
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 13 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
725 Welch RD
Palo Alto, CA 943041601
(650) 497-8000
Additional location
3601 4Th St, MS 9436
Lubbock, TX 794300002
(806) 743-2465
fax (806) 743-1155
Mailing address
3601 4Th St, MS 9436
Lubbock, TX 794300002

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 25, 2018
Year of graduation
2013 — 13 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
California #20A16204 · Texas #BP10046473

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1841636917. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
298
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$45,523
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 139 86 $48
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 46 40 $92
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views 26 15 $37
99221 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 19 19 $83
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 16 14 $58
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 15 15 $79
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 14 14 $131
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant 12 12 $1,241
27236 Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement 11 11 $1,208

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 91. This provider delivers 3.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$255
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
KLS-Martin L.P. 2 $108.81
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. 1 $97.90
Organogenesis Inc. 1 $28.68
Stryker Corporation 1 $19.76

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$255

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
15
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$68
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 15 0 $68

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Thomas Githens's medical specialty?
Dr. Thomas Githens practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Palo Alto, CA.
Where does Dr. Thomas Githens practice?
Dr. Thomas Githens practices at 725 Welch RD, Palo Alto, CA 943041601. Office phone: 6504978000.
What is Dr. Thomas Githens's NPI?
Dr. Thomas Githens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841636917, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Thomas Githens accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Thomas Githens accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Thomas Githens commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views (HCPCS 73552). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.