2026 NPPES data Surgical Assistant NPI 1598755506 DO
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THOMAS ANDERSON, DO

Surgical Assistant in FORT COLLINS, Colorado. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
159
Medicare Part D claims · 102 beneficiaries · Surgical Assistant avg: 936
MIPS score
73.8718/100
▼ 9 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: THOMAS ANDERSON, DO is a Surgical Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in FORT COLLINS, Colorado with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 159 claims across 102 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 73.8718/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: THOMAS ANDERSON, DO reported a CMS MIPS final score of 73.8718 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 159 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

THOMAS ANDERSON, DO at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/21/2005

NPI 1598755506

Primary specialty

Surgical Assistant

Niche

4,505 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

159 83% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 936

MIPS final score

73.8718/100 9.228200000000001% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Surgical Assistant compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Surgical Assistant share within Colorado

1. Surgical Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Surgical Assistant share within Colorado

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

THOMAS ANDERSON, DO's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgical Assistant national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
73.8718/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Surgical Assistant) — 73.8718/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%73.9%
MIPS final score (Surgical Assistant) — 73.8718/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

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THOMAS ANDERSON, DO is a Surgical Assistant provider practicing in FORT COLLINS, Colorado, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DO. NPI: 1598755506. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

THOMAS ANDERSON, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Assistant provider holding DO credentials at 2500 E PROSPECT RD, FORT COLLINS, CO, 80525, with a listed phone of (970) 493-0112. NPI 1598755506 was issued on 10/21/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ANDERSON most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 159 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 102 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.9%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 73.8718/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 68.4654, Cost 74.4406), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Surgical Assistant is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,505 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 936 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

2500 E PROSPECT RD
FORT COLLINS, CO 80525

Provider Details

NPI 1598755506
Specialty Surgical Assistant
Credentials DO
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/21/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

73.8718
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
68.4654
Quality
74.4406
Cost
64
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where THOMAS ANDERSON, DO bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

ORTHOPAEDIC AND SPINE CENTER OF THE ROCKIES PC
GREELEY, CO

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

159
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
102
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
185
Total Day Supply
3,620
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
11 (6.9% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.86
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Meloxicam
43
Methylprednisolone
29
Prednisone
25
Celecoxib
18

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Surgical Assistant Overview

How THOMAS ANDERSON, DO fits within the Surgical Assistant landscape nationally.

4,505
Surgical Assistant Providers in US
52
States with Surgical Assistant
936
Avg Claims per Provider

THOMAS ANDERSON, DO's 159 claims are below the specialty average of 936.

Nearby Surgical Assistant Providers in Colorado

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ANDERSON.

Compare Surgical Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is THOMAS ANDERSON, DO's specialty?
THOMAS ANDERSON, DO specializes in Surgical Assistant and practices in FORT COLLINS, Colorado. Credentials: DO.
How much does THOMAS ANDERSON, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, THOMAS ANDERSON, DO wrote 159 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 102 beneficiaries.
What is THOMAS ANDERSON, DO's Medicare quality score?
THOMAS ANDERSON, DO has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 73.8718/100 (Quality: 68.4654, Cost: 74.4406). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is THOMAS ANDERSON, DO located?
THOMAS ANDERSON, DO is located at 2500 E PROSPECT RD, FORT COLLINS, CO, 80525. Phone: (970) 493-0112.
What is THOMAS ANDERSON, DO's NPI number?
THOMAS ANDERSON, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598755506, issued on 10/21/2005.
Does THOMAS ANDERSON, DO prescribe opioids?
Yes, THOMAS ANDERSON, DO had 11 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.9%.
How many Surgical Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 4,505 Surgical Assistant providers across 52 states in the US. The average Surgical Assistant provider writes 936 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does THOMAS ANDERSON, DO prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, THOMAS ANDERSON, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Meloxicam, Methylprednisolone, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does THOMAS ANDERSON, DO accept Medicare?
THOMAS ANDERSON, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 159 Part D claims and 102 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify THOMAS ANDERSON, DO's credentials?
THOMAS ANDERSON, DO's NPI is 1598755506 with credentials DO. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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