THOMAS S. LOFTUS M.D. – NPI #1548253503
Neurological Surgery

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Neurological Surgery

THOMAS LOFTUS is a neurological surgeon located in AUSTIN, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1548253503 to THOMAS LOFTUS on August 25, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207T00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Neurological Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 12 years ago on Nov 10, 2014. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for THOMAS LOFTUS below.

NPI Profile for
THOMAS S. LOFTUS

NPI Number
1548253503
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
THOMAS S. LOFTUS
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
2200 PARK BEND DR.
BLDG. 2, SUITE 202
AUSTIN, TX 78758
Phone: (512) 836-0900 Fax: (512) 836-0902
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for THOMAS LOFTUS

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERAETNATX7039435
OTHERBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELDTX8H8375
MEDICAIDTX163319001
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207T00000X
- Neurological Surgery (Primary)		 TX L5439

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Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL SCHOOL AT DALLAS - Graduated 1997
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
THOMAS LOFTUS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ADVENTHEALTH CENTRAL TEXAS
      2201 S CLEAR CREEK ROAD
      KILLEEN, TX 76542
    • NORTH AUSTIN MEDICAL CENTER
      12221 MOPAC EXPRESSWAY NORTH
      AUSTIN, TX 78758
    • NORTHWEST HILLS SURGICAL HOSPITAL
      6818 AUSTIN CTR BLVD SUITE 100
      AUSTIN, TX 78731
    • ROLLINS BROOK COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
      608 NORTH KEY AVENUE
      LAMPASAS, TX 76550
    • SETON MEDICAL CENTER HARKER HEIGHTS
      850 W CENTRAL TEXAS EXPRESSWAY
      HARKER HEIGHTS, TX 76548
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ENCOMPASS HOME HEALTH OF AUSTIN
      5900 SOUTHWEST PARKWAY STE#420 BLDG 4
      AUSTIN, TX 78735
    • ENCOMPASS HOME HEALTH OF CENTRAL TEXAS
      14800 SAN PEDRO SUITE 200
      SAN ANTONIO, TX 78232
    • ENCOMPASS HOME HEALTH OF CENTRAL TEXAS
      503 FM 1431 EAST SUITE 202
      MARBLE FALLS, TX 78654
    • ENCOMPASS HOME HEALTH OF CENTRAL TEXAS
      1616 AZALEA DRIVE SUITE#101
      TEMPLE, TX 76502
    • ENCOMPASS HOME HEALTH OF GEORGETOWN
      285 SE INNER LOOP SUITE 108
      GEORGETOWN, TX 78626
  • INPATIENT REHABILITATION FACILITY
    • BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE INSTITUTE FOR REHABILITATION
      2000 MEDICAL DRIVE
      LAKEWAY, TX 78734

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