Quick answers
- Does Thomas M. Shary Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thomas M. Shary Jr. accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Thomas M. Shary Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 89 Original Medicare patients and 194 services for Thomas M. Shary Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Thomas M. Shary Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1417118126. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Thomas M. Shary Jr., data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 89 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 194 |
| Different services or procedures | 34 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)33 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)29 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)24 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)21 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)15 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis56%
- Diabetes51%
- Ischemic heart disease49%
- Chronic kidney disease43%
Hospitals where Thomas M. Shary Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Thomas M. Shary Jr. at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Methodist HospitalSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450388
Practice locations
Addresses where Thomas M. Shary Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 8122 Datapoint Dr, Suite 320San Antonio, TX 78229 (210) 614‑5113
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Thomas M. Shary Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- General Surgical Associates9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in San Antonio
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Antonio, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in General Surgical Associates
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2008 (18 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1417118126 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians