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THOMAS A RAGO MD
NPI 1912099185
Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery in Bridgeport, CT

Active since September 28, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
70.76/100
CMS Quality Rating
3101 MAIN STREET, BRIDGEPORT, CT 06606(203) 374-5892(203) 374-5822 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 30, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Thomas A Rago Md NPPES

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

THOMAS A RAGO MD (NPI 1912099185) is an individual hand surgery provider in Bridgeport, Connecticut, licensed in Connecticut (024392) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1912099185
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207XS0106X
Provider Legal NameTHOMAS A RAGOCredential: MD
Location Address3101 MAIN STREETBridgeport, CT 06606
Mailing Address3101 Main StreetBridgeport, CT 06606 · (203) 374-5892 · Fax (203) 374-5822
Phone(203) 374-5892
Fax(203) 374-5822
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Pittsburgh School Of MedicineGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateSeptember 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 30, 2008
✔ NPI 1912099185 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Hand SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207XS0106X
License✔ Licensed in CT · 024392
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.
3101 MAIN STREET, Bridgeport, CT 06606
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare NSC0447620001
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified200000255
Medicare UPINC65095
Medicaid1243922CT

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.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 A Rago Md 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 ID244360733
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120202000495
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

2

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

Orthopaedic Specialty Group, P.C.
3.2 mi
Orthopaedic Surgery
305 BLACK ROCK TPKE
Fairfield, CT 06825
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Connecticut enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Orthopaedic Specialty Group PC
  • 81 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1558313767 (203) 337-2600
Orthoconnecticut, PLLC
12 mi
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
112 MAIN ST
Norwalk, CT 06851
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Connecticut enrollment
  • 118 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1356906515 (203) 847-4477

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 12

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
267 services188 patients
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 73130
An X-ray of the hand, minimum of 3 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of the bones in your hand from different angles. This helps in diagnosing fractures, infections, arthritis, or other abnormalities. It's quick and painless.
180 services144 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
109 services109 patients
Injection into tendon or ligament 20550
An injection into a tendon or ligament involves placing medication directly into these areas to help reduce inflammation and pain. It's often used for conditions like arthritis or tendonitis. The procedure is quick and usually involves a local anesthetic.
91 services69 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
78 services70 patients
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 73110
An X-ray of the wrist, minimum of 3 views, is a diagnostic procedure that uses radiation to create images of your wrist from different angles. This helps detect fractures, infections, or other abnormalities for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
62 services35 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 06606 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
$93.86 typical visit price
range $60.82 – $183.10
Typical copayment $23.46 (range $15.20 – $45.77)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$75.55 typical visit price
range $19.76 – $149.26
Typical copayment $18.88 (range $4.94 – $37.31)
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.

70.76/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality63.21
Promoting Interoperability85
Improvement Activities40
Cost51.85

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%4,819 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
99%123 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
57%283 patients3/55-star benchmark: 98%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%255 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
15%646 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
6%85 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method at least once within the last 24 months AND who received brief counseling if identified as an unhealthy alcohol user
73%1,104 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
100%646 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Tobacco Use and Help with Quitting Among Adolescents
The percentage of adolescents 12 to 20 years of age with a primary care visit during the measurement year for whom tobacco use status was documented and received help with quitting if identified as a tobacco user
94%63 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Wrist hand orthosis, wrist extension control cock-up, non molded, prefabricated, off-the-shelf L3908
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
1 supplier21 claims22 services$51.62 avg. paid by Medicare
Hand finger orthosis, without joints, may include soft interface, straps, prefabricated, off-the-shelf L3924
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
1 supplier36 claims36 services$86.85 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

PAIGE G HUGHES OTRL CHT
Occupational Therapist (Hand)
3101 MAIN STREET
BRIDGEPORT, CT 06606
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region (203) 374-5892
THOMAS A RAGO
Orthopaedic Surgery (Hand Surgery)
3101 MAIN STREET
BRIDGEPORT, CT 06606
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region (203) 374-5892

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 Rago's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Rago is 1912099185. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 28, 2006.

Where is Thomas Rago located?

Thomas Rago practices at 3101 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06606. The listed phone number is (203) 374-5892.

What is Thomas Rago's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Hand Surgery, with taxonomy code 207XS0106X.

Is Thomas Rago enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Thomas Rago 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 Rago's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Thomas Rago reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Orthopaedic Specialty Group, P.C. (Fairfield, CT) and Orthoconnecticut, PLLC (Norwalk, CT). 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 Rago's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Thomas Rago accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Thomas Rago 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 Thomas Rago was last updated on January 30, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.