Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Thomas Rahlfs, M.D.

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1992804694
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 45 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 770304009
(713) 792-6161
Mailing address
Po Box 4439
Houston, TX 772104439

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 19, 2012
Year of graduation
1981 — 45 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #F9985
Medicaid
TX #125164701

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1992804694. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
51
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$5,079
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 25 24 $94
00811 Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 14 14 $73
00520 Anesthesia for other closed procedure on chest 12 12 $143

In context: peer comparison

Among 281 peers in Houston Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 33. This provider delivers 1.5× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Thomas Rahlfs's medical specialty?
Dr. Thomas Rahlfs practices Anesthesiology Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Thomas Rahlfs practice?
Dr. Thomas Rahlfs practices at 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 770304009. Office phone: 7137926161.
What is Dr. Thomas Rahlfs's NPI?
Dr. Thomas Rahlfs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992804694, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Thomas Rahlfs accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Thomas Rahlfs accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Thomas Rahlfs commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00731); Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00811); Anesthesia for other closed procedure on chest (HCPCS 00520). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.