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Orthopedic Surgery

Thomas H. Sanders, MD

Works at hospitals in Falls Church, VA · Alexandria, VA · Arlington, VA · Virginia

Summary

Dr. Thomas H. Sanders, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 1550 Wilson Blvd, 640 the Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Center, Arlington, VA 22209. Phone: (703) 584-2040. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Thomas H. Sanders had 321 Original Medicare patients and 1,898 services. NPI 1851525364. 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: 1550 Wilson Blvd, 640 the Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Center, Arlington, VA 22209 · Directions (4 more locations)
  • Phone: (703) 584‑2040
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Inova Fairfax Hospital, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, Virginia Hospital Center
  • Group practice: Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics LLC
  • Medical school: Georgetown University School Of Medicine · graduated 2009 (17 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Thomas H. Sanders, 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 H. Sanders accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thomas H. Sanders 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 H. Sanders see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 321 Original Medicare patients and 1,898 services for Thomas H. Sanders. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Thomas H. Sanders's NPI number?
1851525364. 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 H. Sanders, 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 patients321
Services billed to Medicare1,898
Different services or procedures114
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)322 services
  2. X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (73630)245 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)215 services
  4. X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views (73610)150 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)91 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%
  • Arthritis67%
  • High blood pressure65%
  • Ischemic heart disease25%
  • Osteoporosis23%
  • Diabetes20%

Hospitals where Thomas H. Sanders works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Thomas H. Sanders 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.

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics LLC604 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Arlington

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Arlington, VA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolGeorgetown University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2009 (17 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1851525364
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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