Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Thomas Ortel, M.D.

Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician (CMS: Hematology) · Durham, NC

  • NPI 1003990995
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 41 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
Erwin RD
Durham, NC 277100001
(919) 620-4467
Mailing address
4117 N Roxboro St, Duke University Medical Center - Dumc 3422
Durham, NC 277042121

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 14, 2007
Year of graduation
1985 — 41 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RH0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #37916

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1003990995. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
173
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$10,859
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
85390 Coagulation function screening test with interpretation and report 83 62 $34
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 56 53 $90
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 21 21 $63
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 13 13 $127

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Durham Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician, average services per provider: 46. This provider delivers 3.8× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
615
Patients
151
Total drug cost
$391,477
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 251 58 $228,130
Warfarin Sodium Generic 114 37 $1,816
Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) Brand 81 20 $92,172
Jantoven (Warfarin Sodium) Brand 74 19 $1,340
Enoxaparin Sodium Generic 45 17 $28,506
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 14 0 $1,192
Droxia (Hydroxyurea) Brand 13 0 $1,804
Fondaparinux Sodium Generic 12 0 $25,709
Sirolimus Generic 11 0 $10,810

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Thomas Ortel's medical specialty?
Dr. Thomas Ortel practices Hematology (Internal Medicine) Physician in Durham, NC.
Where does Dr. Thomas Ortel practice?
Dr. Thomas Ortel practices at Erwin RD, Durham, NC 277100001. Office phone: 9196204467.
What is Dr. Thomas Ortel's NPI?
Dr. Thomas Ortel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003990995, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Thomas Ortel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Thomas Ortel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Thomas Ortel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Coagulation function screening test with interpretation and report (HCPCS 85390); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.