Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Thomas Rivers, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Sugar Land, TX
- NPI 1518963834
- Accepts Medicare
- 30 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
16811 Southwest Fwy
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 690-4678 - Additional location
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1517 Thompson RD
Richmond, TX 774694932
(281) 344-1715
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 20, 2018
- Year of graduation
- 1996 — 30 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207X00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #K2782
- Medicaid
- TX #127640406
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518963834. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,045
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$147,178
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
73564 |
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | 216 | 163 | $45 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 177 | 143 | $86 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 163 | 136 | $122 | |
73030 |
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | 144 | 86 | $33 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 57 | 55 | $172 | |
73562 |
X-ray of knee, 3 views | 54 | 46 | $39 | |
J1030 |
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 51 | 27 | $7 | |
27447 |
Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | 40 | 38 | $1,223 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 30 | 30 | $106 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 29 | 29 | $160 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 9 peers in Sugar Land Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 82. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$619
Transactions
12
Manufacturers
4
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zimmer Biomet Holdings, INC. | 9 | $476.90 | |
| Stryker Corporation | 1 | $81.20 | |
| Medinc of Texas | 1 | $36.52 | |
| Innovation Technologies INC | 1 | $24.16 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
582
Patients
318
Total drug cost
$5,498
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 183 | 111 | $1,600 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 135 | 60 | $432 |
| Celecoxib | Generic | 131 | 61 | $2,539 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 68 | 43 | $460 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 35 | 26 | $85 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 17 | 17 | $173 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | Generic | 13 | 0 | $208 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Thomas Rivers's medical specialty?
Dr. Thomas Rivers practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Sugar Land, TX.
Where does Dr. Thomas Rivers practice?
Dr. Thomas Rivers practices at 16811 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, TX 77479. Office phone: 2816904678.
What is Dr. Thomas Rivers's NPI?
Dr. Thomas Rivers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518963834, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Thomas Rivers accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Thomas Rivers accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Thomas Rivers commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (HCPCS 73564); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.