Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Thomas Golden, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Ventura, CA

  • NPI 1063578458
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 51 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
168 N Brent St Ste 505
Ventura, CA 930032840
(805) 648-3902
fax (805) 648-4014

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 21, 2009
Year of graduation
1975 — 51 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G32034B
Medicaid
CA #00G320340

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1063578458. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,118
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$238,379
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 388 210 $62
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 303 218 $97
J2920 Injection, methylprednisolone sodium succinate, up to 40 mg 261 190 $4
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 233 180 $136
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 180 143 $46
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 133 133 $120
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 102 53 $69
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 97 73 $40
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 77 61 $32
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 66 56 $39

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 78. This provider delivers 27× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,292
Transactions
13
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. 3 $422.33
Stryker Corporation 4 $374.43
Cornerstone Medical Associates, Inc. 3 $238.53
Medtronic, Inc. 1 $153.84
OrthoPediatrics Corp. 1 $56.42
Bone Support Inc. 1 $46.50

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,092
Education
$143
Travel and Lodging
$56

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
381
Patients
232
Total drug cost
$3,072
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 133 84 $1,325
Amoxicillin Generic 51 32 $82
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 42 33 $338
Meloxicam Generic 42 22 $221
Gabapentin Generic 32 11 $268
Tramadol Hcl Generic 30 25 $94
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 18 11 $415
Ibuprofen Generic 17 0 $154
Cephalexin Generic 16 14 $175

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Thomas Golden's medical specialty?
Dr. Thomas Golden practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Ventura, CA.
Where does Dr. Thomas Golden practice?
Dr. Thomas Golden practices at 168 N Brent St Ste 505, Ventura, CA 930032840. Office phone: 8056483902.
What is Dr. Thomas Golden's NPI?
Dr. Thomas Golden's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063578458, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Thomas Golden accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Thomas Golden accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Thomas Golden commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Injection, methylprednisolone sodium succinate, up to 40 mg (HCPCS J2920). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.