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
- Primary practice
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3105 McClelland Blvd
Joplin, MO 648041640
(417) 347-5400
fax (417) 347-5709 - Mailing address
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Po Box 3810
Joplin, MO 648033810
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
All-time total
$89
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stryker Corporation | 1 | $88.57 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
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.