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ELBERT AUSTIN THAMES M.D.
NPI 1104829985
Surgery in Snyder, TX

Active since May 24, 2005PECOS Enrolled
82.23/100
CMS Quality Rating
1700 COGDELL BLVD, SNYDER, TX 79549(325) 574-7437(325) 574-7433 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 17, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Elbert Austin Thames M.d. NPPES

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

ELBERT AUSTIN THAMES M.D. (NPI 1104829985) is an individual surgery provider in Snyder, Texas, licensed in Texas (E4717) and active in the NPI registry since May 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Lubbock.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1104829985
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameELBERT AUSTIN THAMESCredential: M.D.
Location Address1700 COGDELL BLVDSnyder, TX 79549
Mailing Address1700 Cogdell BlvdSnyder, TX 79549-6162 · (325) 574-7437 · Fax (325) 574-7433
Phone(325) 574-7437
Fax(325) 574-7433
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 24, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 17, 2018
✔ NPI 1104829985 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · E4717
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
1700 COGDELL BLVD, Snyder, TX 79549
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13711 22nd St Ste CLubbock, TX 79410-1303 · Phone (806) 370-0478 · Fax (325) 574-7418

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid126214907TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

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 (PECOS)

Elbert Austin Thames M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Elbert Thames reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Scurry County Hospital District
Same address
Emergency Medical Services
1700 COGDELL BLVD
Snyder, TX 79549
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 57 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1124139159 (325) 574-7437

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 79549 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

82.23/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality67.69
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

KRISTOPHER ORYAN MESSICK NURSE PRACTITIONER
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1700 COGDELL BLVD
SNYDER, TX 79549
Scurry County (325) 573-6374
ANDREA ELEANOR SMITH PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1700 COGDELL BLVD
SNYDER, TX 79549
Scurry County (325) 573-1300
VANESSA DANIELL ARNWINE
Physician Assistant
1700 COGDELL BLVD
SNYDER, TX 79549
Scurry County (325) 573-1300
SCURRY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
1700 COGDELL BLVD
SNYDER, TX 79549
Scurry County (325) 574-7439
MS. REBECCA LYNN BURSON MD
Family Medicine
1700 COGDELL BLVD
SNYDER, TX 79549
Scurry County (325) 573-1300
SCURRY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)
1700 COGDELL BLVD
SNYDER, TX 79549
Scurry County (325) 574-7437
KEVIN ANDREW HOUGH D.O.
Internal Medicine
1700 COGDELL BLVD
SNYDER, TX 79549
Scurry County (325) 573-1300
SARAH MARTIN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1700 COGDELL BLVD
SNYDER, TX 79549
Scurry County (325) 573-7470

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 Elbert Thames's NPI number?

The NPI number for Elbert Thames is 1104829985. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 24, 2005.

Where is Elbert Thames located?

Elbert Thames practices at 1700 Cogdell Blvd, Snyder, TX 79549. The listed phone number is (325) 574-7437.

What is Elbert Thames's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Elbert Thames enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Elbert Thames is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Elbert Thames's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Elbert Thames reassigns Medicare benefits to Scurry County Hospital District (Snyder, TX). The 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 Elbert Thames's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Elbert Thames accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 1 other insurer list Elbert Thames as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Elbert Thames was last updated on August 17, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 years 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.