Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Thomas Paluska
Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Emergency Medicine Physician · Thornton, CO
- NPI 1801862420
- Accepts Medicare
- 28 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
9191 Grant St
Thornton, CO 802294361
(303) 451-7800 - Mailing address
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P.O. Box 173862
Denver, CO 802173862
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 16, 2015
- Year of graduation
- 1998 — 28 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207P00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Colorado #DR.0045045 · District of Columbia #MD31791
- Medicaid
- CO #95130543
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1801862420. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
165
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$22,635
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99285 |
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making | 73 | 73 | $169 | |
99284 |
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | 44 | 43 | $118 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 35 | 35 | $143 | |
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 13 | 13 | $8 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 9 peers in this city , average services per provider: 92. This provider delivers 1.8× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
68
Patients
68
Total drug cost
$496
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | Generic | 25 | 25 | $288 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 18 | 18 | $117 |
| Azithromycin | Generic | 14 | 14 | $59 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 11 | 11 | $32 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Thomas Paluska's medical specialty?
Dr. Thomas Paluska practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Thornton, CO.
Where does Dr. Thomas Paluska practice?
Dr. Thomas Paluska practices at 9191 Grant St, Thornton, CO 802294361. Office phone: 3034517800.
What is Dr. Thomas Paluska's NPI?
Dr. Thomas Paluska's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801862420, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Thomas Paluska accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Thomas Paluska accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Thomas Paluska commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.