Are you Dr. Spera? This profile is yours to edit: update your address, phone, photo and services.
Edit this profileWhere to find Thomas D. Spera, MD
- Las Cruces location main office
4311 E Lohman Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88011 - El Paso location
5400 Suncrest Dr, Suite B3, El Paso, TX 79912
About Dr. Spera
Based in Las Cruces, NM, Thomas D. Spera, MD is listed in the NPI registry under diagnostic radiology. Thomas graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1982. According to Medicare claims data, Thomas cared for 529 Medicare patients across 582 services. The services billed most often include screening mammography, screening 3d breast mammography, and x-ray of chest, 1 view. NPI 1326030032 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
- (575) 556-6600
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4311 E LOHMAN AVE
Las Cruces, NM 88011
5400 Suncrest Dr Suite B3
El Paso, TX 79912
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology 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
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
Breast Imaging
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
582 services · 529 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 32555 |
34 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 49083 |
32 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth | Procedure | 10005 |
20 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Core needle biopsy of lung or center cavity of chest (mediastinum), accessed through skin | Procedure | 32408 |
16 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Screening mammography | Imaging | 77067 |
123 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Screening 3d breast mammography | Imaging | 77063 |
123 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
68 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Complete ultrasound scan of 1 breast | Imaging | 76641 |
30 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 76942 |
28 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access | Imaging | 76937 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
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 radiologists in Las Cruces 8
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 — 14 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1982 at Georgetown University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance 6
Providers in NM who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Spera?
Dr. Spera is a radiologist in Las Cruces, NM. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Spera's address?
Dr. Spera is listed at 4311 E Lohman Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88011. 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. Spera?
The number on file is (575) 556-6600. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Spera's NPI number?
Dr. Spera's National Provider Identifier is 1326030032. 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. Spera train?
Dr. Spera attended Georgetown University School of Medicine, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Spera been practicing?
Dr. Spera has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Spera perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Spera performs procedures including aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance, drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance and fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth; reads or performs imaging such as screening mammography and screening 3d breast mammography; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Spera confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Spera. If this is you, claiming it is free.
Guide.md
Guide.md listings do not constitute medical advice or an endorsement.