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Based in Franklin, TN, Paul Austin Thomas, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. Paul is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Paul cared for 2,470 Medicare patients across 22,064 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (615) 791-2630
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4323 CAROTHERS PKWY STE 201
Franklin, TN 37067
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
22,064 services · 2,470 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
389 |
| Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope | Procedure | 29826 |
45 |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
43 |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
37 |
| Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope | Procedure | 29824 |
32 |
| Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope | Procedure | 29848 |
25 |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
241 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
193 |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
140 |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73110 |
79 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
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.
Other orthopedic surgeons in Franklin 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1983 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 7
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Thomas specialize in?
Dr. Thomas is an orthopedic surgeon in Franklin, TN. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Thomas located?
Dr. Thomas is listed at 4323 CAROTHERS PKWY STE 201, Franklin, TN 37067. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Thomas's phone number?
The number on file is (615) 791-2630. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Thomas's NPI number?
Dr. Thomas's National Provider Identifier is 1720077910. 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. Thomas go to medical school?
Dr. Thomas attended Other, graduating in 1983. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Thomas been practicing?
Dr. Thomas has 43 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1983, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Thomas do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Thomas performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope and injection into tendon or ligament; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 4 or more views and x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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