Quick answers
- Does Thomas R. Newton Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thomas R. Newton 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 R. Newton Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 256 Original Medicare patients and 565 services for Thomas R. Newton Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Thomas R. Newton Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1730296260. 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 R. Newton 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 | 256 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 565 |
| Different services or procedures | 65 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)63 services
- Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope (46600)59 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)52 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)48 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)40 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%
- Arthritis48%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)37%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Anxiety28%
Practice locations
Addresses where Thomas R. Newton Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 6410 Fannin StHouston, TX 77030
- 8810 Hwy 6, Suite 100Missouri City, TX 77459 (713) 486‑1200
- 9200 Pinecroft Dr, Suite 130Shenandoah, TX 77380
- 9250 Pinecroft DrShenandoah, TX 77380 (713) 897‑2300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Thomas R. Newton Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- UT Physicians1,765 clinicians in the group
Specialties
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Other clinicians in UT Physicians
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio |
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1730296260 |
| 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
- 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