DR. THOMAS EDWARD HOFFMAN M.D.
NPI 1063435741
Dermatology in Palo Alto, CA

Active since July 25, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
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CMS Quality Rating
301 HIGH ST, PALO ALTO, CA 94301(650) 969-5600(650) 969-0360 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 19, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 19, 2025, Aug 19, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

About Dr. Thomas Edward Hoffman M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. THOMAS EDWARD HOFFMAN M.D. (NPI 1063435741) is an individual dermatology provider in Palo Alto, California, licensed in California (G20623) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Tulane University School Of Medicine (1970).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1063435741
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207N00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. THOMAS EDWARD HOFFMANCredential: M.D.
Location Address301 HIGH STPalo Alto, CA 94301-1043
Mailing Address301 High StPalo Alto, CA 94301-1043 · (650) 969-5600 · Fax (650) 969-0360
Fax(650) 969-0360
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTulane University School Of MedicineGraduated 1970
Enumeration DateJuly 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 19, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 18, 2025
✔ NPI 1063435741 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyDermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207N00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · G20623
Definition
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
Also ListedPathology · DermatopathologyTaxonomy 207ZD0900X · License G20623 (CA)
301 HIGH ST, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Thomas Edward Hoffman M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID547335119
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080815000334
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Thomas Hoffman reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Dermatology
301 HIGH ST
Palo Alto, CA 94301
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 5 clinicians in this Medicare group
Specialist
888 OAK GROVE AVE, SUITE 8
Menlo Park, CA 94025
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
MOHS-Micrographic Surgery
1360 W 6TH ST STE 370
San Pedro, CA 90732
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 179 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94301 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$106.47 typical visit price
range $70.37 – $206.04
Typical copayment $26.61 (range $17.59 – $51.51)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$86.56 typical visit price
range $23.96 – $169.60
Typical copayment $21.64 (range $5.99 – $42.40)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

0/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality0
Improvement Activities0

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Physician Assistant
301 HIGH ST
PALO ALTO, CA 94301
Dermatology
301 HIGH ST
PALO ALTO, CA 94301
Dermatology
301 HIGH ST
PALO ALTO, CA 94301
Nurse Practitioner
301 HIGH ST
PALO ALTO, CA 94301
Dermatology
301 HIGH ST
PALO ALTO, CA 94301

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Thomas Hoffman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Hoffman is 1063435741. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 25, 2006.

Where is Thomas Hoffman located?

Thomas Hoffman practices at 301 High St, Palo Alto, CA 94301. The listed phone number is (650) 969-5600.

What is Thomas Hoffman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology with taxonomy code 207N00000X.

Is Thomas Hoffman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Thomas Hoffman is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Thomas Hoffman's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Thomas Hoffman reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Palo Alto Dermatology Institute (Palo Alto, CA), Menlo Dermatology Medical Group And Laser Center Inc (Menlo Park, CA) and Csi Medical Group (San Pedro, CA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Thomas Hoffman's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thomas Hoffman was last updated on June 19, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.