THOMAS J. CARTWRIGHT MD – NPI #1003897000
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

THOMAS CARTWRIGHT is an orthopaedic surgeon located in SHENANDOAH, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1003897000 to THOMAS CARTWRIGHT on November 08, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. He is also known by his other name THOMAS J CARTWRIGHT. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Mar 07, 2023. 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 CARTWRIGHT below.

NPI Profile for
THOMAS J. CARTWRIGHT

NPI Number
1003897000
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
THOMAS J. CARTWRIGHT
Other Name: THOMAS J CARTWRIGHT
Credentials
MD
Primary location
9200 PINECROFT DR STE 280
SHENANDOAH, TX 77380-3281
Phone: (281) 824-3624 Fax: (281) 419-6788
Mailing address
330 RAYFORD RD STE 397
SPRING, TX 77386-1980
Phone: (281) 824-3624 Fax: (281) 419-6788
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
May 04, 2021

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Identifiers

Identifiers for THOMAS CARTWRIGHT

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherDPSTXR0097252
otherTEXAS LICENSETXH9500
medicaidTX125728901
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
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)
TX H9500
207XS0117X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
TX H9500

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON - Graduated 1990
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 CARTWRIGHT is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MEMORIAL HERMANN HOSPITAL SYSTEM
      1635 NORTH LOOP WEST
      HOUSTON, TX 77008
    • MEMORIAL HERMANN NORTHEAST HOSPITAL
      18951 MEMORIAL NORTH
      HUMBLE, TX 77338
    • TOPS SURGICAL SPECIALTY HOSPITAL
      17080 RED OAK DRIVE
      HOUSTON, TX 77090

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