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Orthopedic Surgery

Thomas F. Holovacs, MD

Works at hospitals in Boston, MA · South Weymouth, MA · Massachusetts

Summary

Dr. Thomas F. Holovacs, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114. Phone: (617) 724-0287. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Thomas F. Holovacs had 239 Original Medicare patients and 554 services. NPI 1811976871. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Orthopedic surgeon (Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Address: 55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114 · Directions
  • Phone: (617) 724‑0287
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Massachusetts General Hospital, South Shore Hospital
  • Group practice: Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc
  • Medical school: Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons · graduated 1995 (31 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Thomas F. Holovacs, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Thomas F. Holovacs accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thomas F. Holovacs 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 F. Holovacs see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 239 Original Medicare patients and 554 services for Thomas F. Holovacs. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Thomas F. Holovacs's NPI number?
1811976871. 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 F. Holovacs, 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 patients239
Services billed to Medicare554
Different services or procedures23
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)101 services
  2. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)95 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)59 services
  4. Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope (29826)38 services
  5. Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope (29823)37 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 cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis75%
  • High blood pressure70%
  • Anxiety29%
  • Ischemic heart disease26%
  • Depression22%

Hospitals where Thomas F. Holovacs works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Thomas F. Holovacs 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.

  • Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220071
  • South Shore HospitalSouth Weymouth, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220100

Practice locations

Addresses where Thomas F. Holovacs is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Thomas F. Holovacs as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc3,558 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Boston

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Boston, MA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolColumbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons
Graduation year1995 (31 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1811976871
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians