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Unclaimed ProfileAbout BENDOWSKI
Based in Crystal River, FL, Thomas F Bendowski, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. Thomas graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1983. Thomas is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows Thomas provided 32,331 services to 1,296 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (352) 795-4422
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6480 W GULF TO LAKE HWY
Crystal River, FL 34429
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
32,331 services · 1,296 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
519 |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
30 |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
24 |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
16 |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
84 |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
72 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
62 |
| X-ray of both knees while standing | Imaging | 73565 |
17 |
| Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1010 |
29,635 |
| Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg | Drug given | J7325 |
1,008 |
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 1
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 Crystal River 1
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Georgetown University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1983 at Georgetown University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Bendowski?
Dr. Bendowski is an orthopedic surgeon in Crystal River, FL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Bendowski's address?
Dr. Bendowski is listed at 6480 W GULF TO LAKE HWY, Crystal River, FL 34429. 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. Bendowski?
The number on file is (352) 795-4422. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Bendowski?
Dr. Bendowski's National Provider Identifier is 1366628711. 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. Bendowski train?
Dr. Bendowski attended Georgetown University School of Medicine, graduating in 1983. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Bendowski have?
Dr. Bendowski has 43 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1983, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Bendowski perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Bendowski performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis and injection into tendon or ligament; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 3 views and x-ray of hip, 2-3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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