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Edit this profileWhere to find Thomas W. Alderson, MD
- Topeka location main office
823 Sw Mulvane St, Topeka, KS 66606 - Manhattan location
1325 Research Park Dr, Manhattan, KS 66502 - Topeka location
1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS 66604 - Junction City location
1102 Saint Marys Rd, Junction City, KS 66441
About Dr. Alderson
Based in Topeka, KS, Thomas W. Alderson, MD is listed in the NPI registry under nephrology. Thomas graduated from University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) in 2007. Medicare claims data shows Thomas provided 4,027 services to 1,766 patients. The services billed most often include injection, epoetin alfa-epbx, biosimilar, (retacrit) (for non-esrd use), 1000 units, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1942404439 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (785) 270-8670
- Email not available
Practice Locations
823 SW MULVANE ST
Topeka, KS 66606
1325 Research Park Dr
Manhattan, KS 66502
1500 SW 10th Ave
Topeka, KS 66604
1102 Saint Marys Rd
Junction City, KS 66441
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Nephrology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Acid-base disorders
Anatomical conditions
Autoimmune conditions
Blood disorders
Blood pressure
Cysts and growths
Diabetes complications
Dialysis complications
Electrolyte disorders
Fluid retention
Genetic disorders
Hormone disorders
Infections
Inflammatory conditions
Kidney damage
Kidney failure
Kidney filter diseases
Lab abnormalities
Metabolic disorders
Multi-organ conditions
Structural kidney issues
Symptoms
Urine abnormalities
Urine symptoms
Vascular conditions
Vascular kidney issues
Procedures & services
Medical diet therapy
Most searched procedures
Consultations
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Dialysis
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Access Physical Exam
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Temporary Dialysis Line Placement
Diet and nutrition
Imaging
Infusions
Interventional procedures
Lab tests
- 24-hour urine test
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Parathyroid hormone monitoring
- Urine protein check
- Urine sediment test
Medication management
- Active Vitamin D Therapy
- Resistant Blood Pressure Medication Adjustment
- Steroid Therapy For Kidney Inflammation
Medication therapy
- Acid reducer treatment for kidneys
- Phosphate binder therapy
- Potassium lowering treatment
- Red blood cell booster injections
- Water pill adjustment
Patient education
Prevention
Procedures
Specialized therapies
Supportive care
Surgical procedures
Transplant care
Vascular access
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,027 services · 1,766 patients · 24 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
326 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90961 |
245 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90960 |
212 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Home dialysis services per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90966 |
147 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
57 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Dialysis services, 1 physician visit per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90962 |
40 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation | Treatment | 90935 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90961 |
11 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Injection, epoetin alfa-epbx, biosimilar, (retacrit) (for non-esrd use), 1000 units | Billing code | Q5106 |
903 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
721 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
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.
Related specialists at this location 2
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.
Other kidney specialists in Topeka 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 19 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2007 at University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 4
Providers in KS who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Alderson specialize in?
Dr. Alderson is a kidney specialist in Topeka, KS. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Alderson located?
Dr. Alderson is listed at 823 Sw Mulvane St, Topeka, KS 66606. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Alderson's phone number?
The number on file is (785) 270-8670. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Alderson?
Dr. Alderson's National Provider Identifier is 1942404439. 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. Alderson go to medical school?
Dr. Alderson attended University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal), graduating in 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Alderson have?
Dr. Alderson has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Alderson do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Alderson performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; provides treatments such as dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month and dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month, 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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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Alderson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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