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Orthopedic Surgery

Thomas B. Kelso, MD

Works at hospitals in Southport, NC · Wilmington, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Thomas B. Kelso, MD (Orthopedic Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Southport, NC and Wilmington, NC. NPI 1265570469. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Thomas B. Kelso, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Orthopedic SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
35Years since medical school (graduated 1991)
University Of Maryland School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Emergeortho PAGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Thomas B. Kelso work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Thomas B. Kelso at 2 hospitals: J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital and Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Thomas B. Kelso see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Durham, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Thomas B. Kelso's specialty?
Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Thomas B. Kelso accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thomas B. Kelso accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Thomas B. Kelso?
(919) 220-5255, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Thomas B. Kelso's NPI number?
1265570469. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Thomas B. Kelso works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Thomas B. Kelso at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Thomas B. Kelso is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Thomas B. Kelso as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Emergeortho PA731 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Durham

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Durham, NC — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Maryland School Of Medicine
Graduation year1991
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1265570469
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians