Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Thavam Thambi-Pillai, MD

Transplant Surgery Physician (CMS: Undefined Physician Type (Specify)) · Surgery Physician · Sioux Falls, SD

  • NPI 1487610465
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 76.7 / 100 · 2023
  • 30 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1508 W 22Nd St Ste 101
Sioux Falls, SD 571051514
(605) 328-3840
fax (605) 328-3841
Mailing address
Po Box 5074
Sioux Falls, SD 571175074

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 16, 2024
Year of graduation
1996 — 30 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
204F00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
South Dakota #7886 · Ohio #35085448
Medicaid
OH #2636982

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1487610465. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
228
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$19,849
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 103 33 $77
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 30 14 $48
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 23 21 $126
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 18 15 $133
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 15 15 $95
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 14 14 $129
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 14 12 $79
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 11 11 $80

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 27. This provider delivers 8.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$244
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Smith+Nephew, Inc. 1 $124.58
CSL Behring 3 $55.21
ConvaTec Inc. 1 $24.65
Solventum Corporation 1 $21.78
Teleflex LLC 1 $17.32

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$224
Education
$20

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Thavam Thambi-Pillai's medical specialty?
Dr. Thavam Thambi-Pillai practices Transplant Surgery Physician in Sioux Falls, SD.
Where does Dr. Thavam Thambi-Pillai practice?
Dr. Thavam Thambi-Pillai practices at 1508 W 22Nd St Ste 101, Sioux Falls, SD 571051514. Office phone: 6053283840.
What is Dr. Thavam Thambi-Pillai's NPI?
Dr. Thavam Thambi-Pillai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487610465, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Thavam Thambi-Pillai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Thavam Thambi-Pillai accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Thavam Thambi-Pillai commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.