Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Thomas Paxton, M.D.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Aiken, SC

  • NPI 1013975093
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 38 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
137 Miracle Dr
Aiken, SC 298016351
(803) 641-5544
fax (803) 641-5625
Mailing address
367 S. Gulph RD, Att: Ipm Credentialing
King of Prussia, PA 194063121

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 8, 2019
Year of graduation
1988 — 38 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208G00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #22756
Medicaid
SC #T70296

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1013975093. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
29
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$3,022
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 16 15 $120
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 13 11 $85

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Aiken Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 14. This provider delivers 2.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$480
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Silk Road Medical, INC. 2 $162.53
Abiomed 1 $131.91
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation 1 $115.28
Medtronic, INC. 2 $40.96
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC 1 $18.96
CVRx, INC. 1 $10.36

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$480

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
11
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$68
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atenolol Generic 11 0 $68

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Thomas Paxton's medical specialty?
Dr. Thomas Paxton practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Aiken, SC.
Where does Dr. Thomas Paxton practice?
Dr. Thomas Paxton practices at 137 Miracle Dr, Aiken, SC 298016351. Office phone: 8036415544.
What is Dr. Thomas Paxton's NPI?
Dr. Thomas Paxton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013975093, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Thomas Paxton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Thomas Paxton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Thomas Paxton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: 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.