Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Spangler
Thomas Clayton Spangler, MD practices orthopedic surgery in Winston-salem, NC. Thomas is a 1984 graduate of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Thomas is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows Thomas provided 3,576 services to 573 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (336) 768-1270
- Email not available
Practice Locations
170 KIMEL PARK DR
Winston-salem, NC 27103
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,576 services · 573 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
117 |
| Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance | Procedure | 62323 |
37 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
27 |
| Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles | Procedure | 20552 |
25 |
| Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level | Procedure | 64494 |
22 |
| Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level | Procedure | 64493 |
22 |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
15 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance | Procedure | 27096 |
14 |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
24 |
| X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | Imaging | 72170 |
21 |
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.
Other orthopedic surgeons at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1984 at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine 7
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 NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Spangler?
Dr. Spangler is an orthopedic surgeon in Winston-salem, NC. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Spangler's address?
Dr. Spangler is listed at 170 KIMEL PARK DR, Winston-salem, NC 27103. 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. Spangler?
The number on file is (336) 768-1270. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Spangler?
Dr. Spangler's National Provider Identifier is 1578520391. 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. Spangler train?
Dr. Spangler attended University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, graduating in 1984. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Spangler have?
Dr. Spangler has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Spangler perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Spangler performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 3 views and x-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views, 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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