Physician Profile
Thomas W. Alderson, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout 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.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (785) 270-8670
- Email not available
Practice Locations
823 SW MULVANE ST
Topeka, KS 66606
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
- Chronic kidney disease
- High blood pressure
- Kidney failure
- Kidney stones
Acid-base disorders
- Acid in blood
Anatomical conditions
- Shrinking kidneys
- Single kidney health
Autoimmune conditions
- IgA kidney disease
- Lupus kidney disease
Blood disorders
- Anemia from kidney disease
Blood pressure
- Resistant hypertension
Cysts and growths
- Kidney Cyst
Diabetes complications
- Kidney disease from diabetes
Dialysis complications
- Dialysis Low Blood Pressure
Electrolyte disorders
- High calcium
- High Magnesium
- High phosphorus
- Low Magnesium
- Low sodium or electrolyte imbalance
Fluid retention
- Excess fluid buildup
- Poor Circulation and Swollen Legs
Genetic disorders
- Inherited kidney disease
- Polycystic kidney disease
Hormone disorders
- Overactive parathyroid from kidney disease
Infections
- Kidney infection
Inflammatory conditions
- FSGS
- Membranous kidney disease
- Minimal change disease
Kidney damage
- Kidney damage from medications
- Kidney Scarring
Kidney failure
- Acute kidney injury
Kidney filter diseases
- C3 Glomerulopathy
Lab abnormalities
- High BUN levels
- High creatinine levels
- Low filtration rate
Metabolic disorders
- Gout
Multi-organ conditions
- Heart And Kidney Failure
Structural kidney issues
- Hydronephrosis
- Vesicoureteral reflux
Symptoms
- Flank pain
Urine abnormalities
- Blood in the urine
- Kidney Disease
Urine symptoms
- Foamy Urine
- Waking Up to Pee
Vascular conditions
- Narrow kidney artery
Vascular kidney issues
- Kidney Blood Clot
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Dialysis
- Kidney transplant follow-up
Consultations
- Kidney Medication Safety Review
- Kidney specialist second opinion
Diagnostic tests
- Ambulatory blood-pressure monitoring
Diagnostics
- Genetic testing for kidney disease
- Kidney biopsy
Dialysis
- Continuous Dialysis in the ICU
- Overnight Dialysis
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Access Physical Exam
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Temporary Dialysis Line Placement
Diet and nutrition
- Kidney Disease Diet Planning
Imaging
- Blood flow test for kidneys
- Fistula ultrasound
- Kidney CT Scan
- Kidney MRI
- Kidney ultrasound
Infusions
- Immune therapy for kidney inflammation
- Iron Infusion
Interventional procedures
- Kidney cyst drainage
- Renal artery stenting
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
- Home dialysis training
Prevention
- Kidney Stone Prevention Evaluation
Procedures
- High Blood Pressure Nerve Treatment
Specialized therapies
- Extracorporeal fluid removal
- Plasmapheresis
Supportive care
- Supportive Kidney Care Without Dialysis
Surgical procedures
- Dialysis access surgery
Transplant care
- Anti-Rejection Medication Monitoring
- Kidney transplant evaluation
- Living kidney donor evaluation
Vascular access
- Belly catheter placement
- Dialysis catheter placement
- Dialysis fistula declotting
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,027 services · 1,766 patients · 24 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
326 |
| Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90961 |
245 |
| Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90960 |
212 |
| Home dialysis services per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90966 |
147 |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
57 |
| Dialysis services, 1 physician visit per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90962 |
40 |
| Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation | Treatment | 90935 |
20 |
| Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90961 |
11 |
| Injection, epoetin alfa-epbx, biosimilar, (retacrit) (for non-esrd use), 1000 units | Billing code | Q5106 |
903 |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
721 |
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 nephrology specialists in Topeka 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 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 8
Providers in KS who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Alderson specialize in?
Dr. Alderson is a nephrology in Topeka, KS. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
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. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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
Is Dr. Alderson's profile verified?
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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