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Based in West Islip, NY, Thomas G Cawte, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under pathology. Thomas is also listed as specializing in cytopathology and anatomic & clinical pathology. According to Medicare claims data, Thomas cared for 1,799 Medicare patients across 3,091 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (631) 376-3000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1000 MONTAUK HWY
West Islip, NY 11795
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,091 services · 1,799 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
1,396 |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure | Lab test | 88341 |
376 |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure | Lab test | 88342 |
278 |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity | Lab test | 88304 |
243 |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity | Lab test | 88307 |
227 |
| Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present | Lab test | 88311 |
136 |
| Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique | Lab test | 88112 |
134 |
| Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report | Lab test | 88173 |
55 |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope | Lab test | 88302 |
47 |
| Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block | Lab test | 88331 |
43 |
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 pathology specialists in West Islip 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Class of 1978 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What does Dr. Cawte specialize in?
Dr. Cawte is a pathology in West Islip, NY. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “PATHOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Cawte located?
Dr. Cawte is listed at 1000 MONTAUK HWY, West Islip, NY 11795. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Cawte's phone number?
The number on file is (631) 376-3000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Cawte's NPI number?
Dr. Cawte's National Provider Identifier is 1164414868. 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. Cawte go to medical school?
Dr. Cawte attended Other, graduating in 1978. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Cawte been practicing?
Dr. Cawte has 48 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1978, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Cawte do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Cawte the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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