Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Thomas Esther, PA-C
Physician Assistant · Durham, NC
- NPI 1619200375
- Accepts Medicare
- 29 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1000 Trent Dr
Durham, NC 277100001
(919) 684-8111 - Mailing address
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5213 S. Alston Avenue
Durham, NC 277134430
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- September 2009 — 17 yrs on file
- Year of graduation
- 1997 — 29 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363A00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #0010-01824
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1619200375. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
507
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$36,847
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 362 | 283 | $79 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 70 | 70 | $66 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 47 | 43 | $54 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 14 | 14 | $29 | |
99442 |
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes | 14 | 13 | $53 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 121 peers in this city , average services per provider: 78. This provider delivers 6.5× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$47
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. | 1 | $24.87 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 1 | $22.48 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,047
Patients
548
Total drug cost
$184,386
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | Generic | 631 | 194 | $10,717 |
| Finasteride | Generic | 611 | 182 | $8,512 |
| Myrbetriq (Mirabegron) | Brand | 211 | 52 | $135,502 |
| Alfuzosin Hcl Er (Alfuzosin Hcl) | Brand | 198 | 56 | $4,255 |
| Solifenacin Succinate | Generic | 59 | 20 | $4,253 |
| Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro (Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst) | Brand | 53 | 28 | $1,893 |
| Silodosin | Generic | 47 | 16 | $5,073 |
| Oxybutynin Chloride Er (Oxybutynin Chloride) | Brand | 44 | 0 | $911 |
| Methenamine Hippurate | Generic | 43 | 0 | $4,209 |
| Oxybutynin Chloride | Generic | 32 | 0 | $684 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Thomas Esther's medical specialty?
Dr. Thomas Esther practices Physician Assistant in Durham, NC.
Where does Dr. Thomas Esther practice?
Dr. Thomas Esther practices at 1000 Trent Dr, Durham, NC 277100001. Office phone: 9196848111.
What is Dr. Thomas Esther's NPI?
Dr. Thomas Esther's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619200375, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Thomas Esther accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Thomas Esther accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Thomas Esther commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.