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TEXAS SPECIALTY PHYSICIANS
NPI 1063644284
Orthopaedic Surgery in Palestine, TX

Active since August 20, 2009
4002 S LOOP 256, SUITE G, PALESTINE, TX 75801(903) 723-2427(903) 723-2415 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 2, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 2, 2026, Jun 25, 2025, Oct 24, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About Texas Specialty Physicians NPPES

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

TEXAS SPECIALTY PHYSICIANS (NPI 1063644284), doing business as Andre Thomas, Md Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, is a healthcare organization registered as an orthopaedic surgery in Palestine, Texas and active in the NPI registry since August 2009. The organization lists Charlotte Lawrence, Secretary, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1063644284
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Legal Business NameTEXAS SPECIALTY PHYSICIANS
Location Address4002 S LOOP 256, SUITE GPalestine, TX 75801-8491
Mailing Address330 Seven Springs WayBrentwood, TN 37027-5098 · (615) 922-0700 · Fax (615) 920-8775
Phone(903) 723-2427
Fax(903) 723-2415
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialCharlotte LawrenceSecretary · (615) 920-7000
Enumeration DateAugust 20, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 2, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 2, 2026
✔ NPI 1063644284 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Also ListedOrthopaedic Surgery · Sports MedicineTaxonomy 207XX0005X
4002 S LOOP 256, Palestine, TX 75801
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsAndre Thomas, Md Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine

Group Practice 2

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP
Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Texas Specialty Physicians is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

78

Medicare enrollment records show 78 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Texas Specialty Physicians, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 8 practice at this address and 22 within 10 miles. Listed here are the 20 practicing nearest to this location.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 15

Family Practice14
Emergency Medicine12
Nurse Practitioner12
Orthopedic Surgery9
General Surgery6
Obstetrics/Gynecology6
Internal Medicine5
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)4
7 other specialties10

Nearest to this location (20)

See all 78
Mariam Hussain, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1285375626
4002 S LOOP 256 STE A
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-5470
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Tabatha Lane, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1578378238
4002 S LOOP 256
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-5470
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Jane Lee, MD, PHD
General Surgery
NPI 1417244849
4002 S LOOP 256 STE B
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-5479
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Rachel Merrifield, MD
Pediatric Medicine
NPI 1023509601
4002 S LOOP 256 STE M
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-5030
✔ PECOSSame address
Amy Sheridan, FNP, PMHNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1346903705
4002 S LOOP 256 STE H
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-5030
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Tania Shinohara, N.P.
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1073503454
4002 S LOOP 256
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-5030
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Megan Jenkins Turner, DO
General Surgery
NPI 1942872049
4002 S LOOP 256 STE S
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-5479
✔ PECOSSame address
Matthew Rudolph, D.O.
Orthopedic Surgery
NPI 1629200308
4002 S LOOP 256 STE B
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-5478
✔ PECOSSame address
Tiffany Elliott, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1902467665
4000 S LOOP 256
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-5000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi
Julia Short, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1316510027
4002 S LOOP 256
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-5030
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.3 mi
Sandy Webb, MD
Family Practice
NPI 1669933693
4002 S LOOP 256 STE A
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-5030
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.3 mi
Mark Hill, M.D.
Psychiatry
NPI 1952831778
4000 S LOOP 256
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-5000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.3 mi
Ro-Jon Grogans, M.D.
General Surgery
NPI 1669608659
126 MEDICAL DR
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-0509
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.0 mi
Yazan Khouri, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
NPI 1154654861
126 MEDICAL DR
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-0509
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.0 mi
Robert Blackwell, M.D.
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1700878865
115 MEDICAL DR
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 723-8554
✔ PECOS1.1 mi
Danny Bowman, MD
Obstetrics/Gynecology
NPI 1629202502
115 MEDICAL DR
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 723-8554
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.1 mi
Sherry Mcilwain, WHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1639419880
115 MEDICAL DR
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 723-8554
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.1 mi
Julie Quinn, APRN-CNM
Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)
NPI 1710604806
115 MEDICAL DR
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 723-8554
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.1 mi
Patricia Dugan, MSN, APRN, FNP
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1396480026
2900 S LOOP 256
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-1362
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.1 mi
Russell Packard, M.D.
Psychiatry
NPI 1881686392
4659 FM 1990
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 213-2216
✔ PECOS2.3 mi
See all 78 clinicians

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

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 Texas Specialty Physicians's NPI number?

The NPI number for Texas Specialty Physicians is 1063644284. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 20, 2009. The provider is doing business as Andre Thomas, MD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine.

Where is Texas Specialty Physicians located?

Texas Specialty Physicians is located at 4002 S Loop 256 Suite G, Palestine, TX 75801. The listed phone number is (903) 723-2427.

What is Texas Specialty Physicians's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is Texas Specialty Physicians enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Texas Specialty Physicians is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Texas Specialty Physicians?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 78 clinicians in 15 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Texas Specialty Physicians. A 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 the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Family Practice (14), Emergency Medicine (12) and Nurse Practitioner (12). Of these, 8 practice at this address and 22 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Texas Specialty Physicians was last updated on August 2, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.