Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Thomas Sanders, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · Joplin, MO

  • NPI 1730443961
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3105 McClelland Blvd
Joplin, MO 648041640
(417) 347-5400
fax (417) 347-5709
Mailing address
Po Box 3810
Joplin, MO 648033810

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 12, 2020
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Missouri #2019045626 · Minnesota #56709

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1730443961. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,379
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$198,320
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 998 409 $91
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 235 146 $46
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 171 119 $10
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 139 139 $123
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 134 75 $9
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 99 78 $11
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 77 59 $9
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 64 55 $62
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 58 52 $135
73100 X-ray of wrist, 2 views 52 23 $8

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 74. This provider delivers 32× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$89
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Stryker Corporation 1 $88.57

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$89

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,548
Patients
592
Total drug cost
$15,936
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Meloxicam Generic 950 291 $3,953
Gabapentin Generic 174 68 $1,778
Celecoxib Generic 124 51 $7,331
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 75 48 $761
Methylprednisolone Generic 62 55 $553
Tramadol Hcl Generic 36 26 $116
Amoxicillin Generic 30 20 $33
Diazepam Generic 27 22 $24
Pregabalin Generic 23 11 $590
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 13 0 $55

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Thomas Sanders's medical specialty?
Dr. Thomas Sanders practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Joplin, MO.
Where does Dr. Thomas Sanders practice?
Dr. Thomas Sanders practices at 3105 McClelland Blvd, Joplin, MO 648041640. Office phone: 4173475400.
What is Dr. Thomas Sanders's NPI?
Dr. Thomas Sanders's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730443961, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Thomas Sanders accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Thomas Sanders accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Thomas Sanders commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610); X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (HCPCS 73502). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.