Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Thomas Alost, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · El Paso, TX
- NPI 1508864182
- Accepts Medicare
- 42 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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4646 N Mesa St
El Paso, TX 799123577
(915) 313-6300
fax (915) 532-3069
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 2, 2017
- Year of graduation
- 1984 — 42 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207X00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #H5520
- Medicaid
- TX #089672203
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1508864182. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
8,982
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$211,819
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 4,213 | 307 | $1 | |
J7325 |
Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg | 2,832 | 35 | $9 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 728 | 289 | $70 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 508 | 312 | $85 | |
73564 |
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | 142 | 111 | $44 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 107 | 107 | $107 | |
73030 |
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | 75 | 57 | $33 | |
J1885 |
Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg | 68 | 18 | $1 | |
73502 |
X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | 61 | 52 | $45 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 48 | 48 | $160 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 17 peers in El Paso Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 154. This provider delivers 58× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$718
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stryker Corporation | 3 | $667.34 | |
| Orthalign INC | 1 | $50.37 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,461
Patients
711
Total drug cost
$12,841
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 520 | 279 | $1,841 |
| Acetaminophen-Codeine (Acetaminophen With Codeine) | Brand | 506 | 243 | $3,872 |
| Ibuprofen | Generic | 191 | 77 | $2,574 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | Generic | 69 | 20 | $2,294 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 64 | 58 | $542 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 41 | 13 | $306 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 28 | 21 | $433 |
| Amoxicillin | Generic | 18 | 0 | $41 |
| Naproxen | Generic | 13 | 0 | $877 |
| Tramadol Hcl-Acetaminophen (Tramadol Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 11 | 0 | $61 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Thomas Alost's medical specialty?
Dr. Thomas Alost practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in El Paso, TX.
Where does Dr. Thomas Alost practice?
Dr. Thomas Alost practices at 4646 N Mesa St, El Paso, TX 799123577. Office phone: 9153136300.
What is Dr. Thomas Alost's NPI?
Dr. Thomas Alost's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508864182, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Thomas Alost accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Thomas Alost accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Thomas Alost commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (HCPCS J7325); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.