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Unclaimed ProfileAbout THOMPKINS
Anton A Thompkins, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Chesterton, IN specializing in orthopedic surgery. Anton trained at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, graduating in 1995. Anton is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery of the spine. Medicare claims data shows Anton provided 1,561 services to 1,111 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (219) 921-1444
- Email not available
Practice Locations
601 GATEWAY BLVD N
Chesterton, IN 46304
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,561 services · 1,111 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion | Procedure | 22853 |
46 |
| Partial removal of bone of additional segment of spine in lower back with release of spinal cord and/or nerves during fusion of spine in lower back | Procedure | 63053 |
32 |
| Graft of donor bone to spine | Procedure | 20931 |
32 |
| Partial removal of bone of single segment of spine in lower back with release of spinal cord and/or nerves during fusion of spine in lower back | Procedure | 63052 |
29 |
| Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc | Procedure | 22633 |
28 |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck | Procedure | 22840 |
23 |
| Fusion of additional segment of spine | Procedure | 22614 |
23 |
| Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment | Procedure | 63048 |
21 |
| Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments | Procedure | 22842 |
14 |
| Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc | Procedure | 22551 |
12 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Other orthopedic surgeons at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 6
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1995 at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion 8
Providers in IN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Thompkins?
Dr. Thompkins is an orthopedic surgeon in Chesterton, IN. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Thompkins's address?
Dr. Thompkins is listed at 601 GATEWAY BLVD N, Chesterton, IN 46304. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Thompkins?
The number on file is (219) 921-1444. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Thompkins?
Dr. Thompkins's National Provider Identifier is 1649278235. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Thompkins train?
Dr. Thompkins attended University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Thompkins have?
Dr. Thompkins has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Thompkins perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Thompkins performs procedures including insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion, partial removal of bone of additional segment of spine in lower back with release of spinal cord and/or nerves during fusion of spine in lower back and graft of donor bone to spine; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views and x-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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