THOMAS ROSS POLLARD M.D.
NPI 1225012693
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in San Antonio, TX

Q: What is Thomas Pollard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Pollard is 1225012693. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 30, 2005.

Q: What is Thomas Pollard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thomas Pollard was last updated on June 3, 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.

Active since November 30, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

215 E QUINCY ST STE 604, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78215(210) 798-4311 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 3, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 3, 2025, Jul 18, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Thomas Ross Pollard M.d. NPPES

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

THOMAS ROSS POLLARD M.D. (NPI 1225012693) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (J1477) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in San Antonio.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225012693

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameTHOMAS ROSS POLLARDCredential: M.D.

Location Address215 E QUINCY ST STE 604San Antonio, TX 78215-2019

Mailing Address215 E Quincy St Ste 604San Antonio, TX 78215-2019 · (210) 298-4311

Phone(210) 798-4311

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At San AntonioGraduated 1989

Enumeration DateNovember 30, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateJune 3, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJune 3, 2025

✔ NPI 1225012693 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208G00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · J1477

Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

215 E QUINCY ST STE 604, San Antonio, TX 78215

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 18715 Village Dr Ste 608San Antonio, TX 78217 · Phone (210) 298-4311

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid3304381TN

Other3041984TN · Bcbs Of Tennessee

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

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Thomas Ross Pollard 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 ID143307231

PECOS Enrollment IDI20180410000412

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

Medicare enrollment records show Thomas Pollard reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Bhs Physicians Network, Inc

13 mi

Family Medicine

502 MADISON OAK DR STE 310
San Antonio, TX 78258

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
964 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1598958431 (210) 483-8883

East Tennessee Cardiovascular Surgery Group, P.C

950 mi

Contractor

9125 CROSS PARK DRIVE, SUITE 200
Knoxville, TN 37923

Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
Medicare enrollment name: East Tennessee Cardiovascular Surgery Group PC
18 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1679525448 (865) 632-5900

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

27 services27 patients

Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 33533

A coronary artery bypass with one artery graft is a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to your heart. An artery from another part of your body is used to bypass a blocked or narrowed coronary artery. This can help reduce chest pain and risk of heart attack.

18 services18 patients

Harvest of vein using an endoscope 33508

Harvesting a vein using an endoscope is a procedure where a small camera is used to help surgeons remove a vein from your body. This vein is often used to bypass a blocked artery, improving blood flow to your heart.

15 services15 patients

Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 33361

This procedure, known as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), involves replacing a damaged aortic valve through a small incision in the leg. A catheter is inserted into the femoral artery and guided up to the heart. The new valve is then positioned and deployed, restoring normal blood flow.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Baptist Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TX

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number450058

Location111 Dallas StreetSan Antonio, TX 78205 · Bexar County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78215 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

$166.88 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $41.72 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99205

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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

GAYATRI NANDWANI PA-C

Physician Assistant (Surgical)

215 E QUINCY ST STE 604
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78215

Bexar County (210) 798-4311

DR. MEENAKSHI AWASTHI BHALLA MD

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)

215 E QUINCY ST STE 604
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78215

Bexar County (726) 842-9799

MANOJ MADHUKAR PANDAY M.D.

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)

215 E QUINCY ST STE 604
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78215

Bexar County (210) 590-7712

ZACHARY SWANSON PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Physician Assistant (Surgical)

215 E QUINCY ST STE 604
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78215

Bexar County (210) 798-4311

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 Pollard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Pollard is 1225012693. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 30, 2005.

Where is Thomas Pollard located?

Thomas Pollard practices at 215 E Quincy St Ste 604, San Antonio, TX 78215. The listed phone number is (210) 798-4311.

What is Thomas Pollard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Thomas Pollard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Thomas Pollard 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 Pollard's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Thomas Pollard reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Bhs Physicians Network, Inc (San Antonio, TX) and East Tennessee Cardiovascular Surgery Group, P.C (Knoxville, TN). 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 Pollard's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Thomas Pollard 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 6 other insurers list Thomas Pollard 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.

Is Thomas Pollard affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Thomas Pollard is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thomas Pollard was last updated on June 3, 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.