Dr. Thomas Nelius , MD
Urology • Abilene, TX
1904 Pine St Ste 3a
Abilene, TX 796012450
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NPI assigned on August 11, 2006; this date does not establish years in practice.
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Published CMS data list 1,872 Original Medicare Part B services in 2024.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners – by Provider and Service, 2024. Published rows only; this is not a quality measure.
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Published Part B service records, 2024:
- 99213 — Established patient outpatient office visit: 527 service units.
- 99232 — Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making: 226 service units.
- J9217 — Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg: 195 service units.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners – by Provider and Service, 2024. Units differ by code; these are not visits or a measure of quality.
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See all 18 records in the table · Guide: How to read Medicare Part B data
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Published CMS data list 1,123 Medicare Part D prescriptions, including refills, in 2024.
Source: CMS, Medicare Part D Prescribers – by Provider and Drug, 2024. Published rows only; this is not a quality measure.
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Published Part D records, 2024:
- Tamsulosin Hcl — 583 prescription fills, including refills.
- Finasteride — 176 prescription fills, including refills.
- Oxybutynin Chloride — 68 prescription fills, including refills.
Source: CMS, Medicare Part D Prescribers – by Provider and Drug, 2024. Drug names come from pharmacy claims. Listing a drug here is not an endorsement or a recommendation.
See all 15 records in the table · Guide: How to read Medicare Part D prescriber data
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Close to the middle for Medicare Part B services among clinicians listed under Urology in Texas (2024, 608 clinicians with data). Median for this group: 1,751. Middle half: 623 to 4,690.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners – by Provider and Service, 2024. Billing and prescribing volume is not a quality rating.
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Medicare Part B services went from 947 in 2020 to 1,872 in 2024.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners – by Provider and Service, 2020–2024.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
1904 Pine St Ste 3a
Abilene, TX 796012450
CMS Doctors and Clinicians lists 1 group name: Hendrick Provider Network. See the list
Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File, release date unavailable.
Listings do not confirm current availability, employment or a shared ownership network.
Medicare Profile & Education
Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File
1995
What Public CMS Data Show
Urology: NPPES taxonomy is a reported classification, not proof of board certification.
Medicare patients
712 people with Original Medicare in 2024
It gives a sense of how many people with Medicare this clinician treated that year.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners – by Provider, 2024.
Medicare-allowed amount
About $225,990 in 2024
The total amount Medicare approved for these services in 2024. It includes what Medicare paid and what patients or their other insurance owed, such as the deductible and coinsurance.
It shows the total cost of this clinician's Original Medicare services under Medicare's fee rules.
What this does not show: Medicare-allowed amount
This is not the clinician's income. Part of it can go to a clinic or group practice, staff, equipment or drugs. It is not the price you will pay.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners – by Provider and Service, 2024.
Paid by Medicare
About $169,245 in 2024
The part of the Medicare-allowed amount that Medicare itself paid in 2024, after patients' deductibles and coinsurance.
The gap between the allowed amount and this number is roughly what patients and their other insurance paid.
What this does not show: Paid by Medicare
This is not the clinician's income and not a measure of quality.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners – by Provider and Service, 2024.
30-day fills
2,462 standardized 30-day fills in 2024
CMS converts prescriptions to 30-day supplies so they can be compared. A 90-day prescription counts as about three 30-day fills.
What this does not show: 30-day fills
It is not a count of patients and not a measure of quality.
Part D drug cost
$55,320 in 2024
The total cost of these prescriptions in 2024, paid by Medicare drug plans, patients and other payers together.
It shows the total spending on drugs this clinician prescribed, not what any one patient paid.
What this does not show: Part D drug cost
A higher cost often reflects the type of medicines a specialty uses. It is not your out-of-pocket cost and not a measure of quality.
Source: CMS, Medicare Part D Prescribers – by Provider and Drug, 2024.
Open Payments general payments, program year 2025
All general payments: $205.89 across 4 records.
By nature of payment
- Food and Beverage: $205.89 across 4 records.
Reporting-company totals
- Procept Biorobotics Corporation: $205.89 across 4 records.
A reported payment does not necessarily mean the financial relationship is improper and is not a measure of care quality. Clinicians can review and dispute these records.
Source: Calculated by T-MedInfo from CMS Open Payments general-payment records for program year 2025 (published June 30, 2026).
Years since graduation
31 years (graduated 1995)
CMS Doctors and Clinicians data list 1995 as the year this clinician finished professional school.
It tells you roughly how long ago the clinician finished school.
What this does not show: Years since graduation
It is not the number of years in practice, and more years does not mean better care.
Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File.
NPI first issued
2006
The year this clinician's National Provider Identifier (NPI) was issued. An NPI is a unique 10-digit ID that US health care providers use for billing.
What this does not show: NPI first issued
NPIs have been issued only since 2005, so this year is not necessarily when the clinician started practicing.
Source: CMS NPPES NPI Registry.
Accepts Medicare assignment
CMS data list this clinician as accepting Medicare assignment. This means agreeing to take the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services.
With Original Medicare, you usually pay only your deductible and coinsurance, and the office sends the claim to Medicare for you.
Medicare assignment applies to Original Medicare. It does not tell you whether the clinician is in a Medicare Advantage plan's network, accepts other insurance, or is taking new patients.
Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians; Medicare.gov, “Does your provider accept Medicare as full payment?”
No telehealth indicator
CMS shows this indicator only when recent Medicare claims include telehealth services. The clinician may still offer telehealth; ask the office.
Source: CMS, Telehealth Indicator on Medicare Care Compare (fact sheet, January 2023); CMS Doctors and Clinicians.
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Dr. Nelius has a Medicare enrollment record in PECOS, the CMS system clinicians use to enroll so they can bill Medicare or order services for people with Medicare.
It does not show whether the clinician accepts assignment, is in your plan's network, or is taking new patients.
Source: CMS Medicare Fee-For-Service Public Provider Enrollment (PECOS); CMS Order and Referring file.
Can order Medicare-covered services
CMS lists Dr. Nelius as eligible to order or refer Medicare Part B clinical laboratory and imaging services, durable medical equipment (DME) and home health services for people with Medicare.
Medicare pays for these items and services only when they are ordered by an eligible clinician.
What this does not show: Can order Medicare-covered services
It does not mean the clinician offers these services directly.
Source: CMS Medicare Fee-For-Service Public Provider Enrollment (PECOS); CMS Order and Referring file.
Compared with the same specialty in Abilene and Texas
Billing and prescribing volume is not a quality rating.
Medicare Part B services
Close to the middle for clinicians listed under Urology in Texas (2024, 608 clinicians with data). Median for this group: 1,751. Middle half: 623 to 4,690.
Too few clinicians listed under Urology in Abilene have Medicare Part B data for 2024 to compare.
Medicare-allowed amount
A higher Medicare-allowed amount than 70% of clinicians listed under Urology in Texas (2024, 608 clinicians with data). Median for this group: $130,907. Middle half: $56,287 to $242,595.
Too few clinicians listed under Urology in Abilene have Medicare Part B data for 2024 to compare.
Paid by Medicare
A higher Medicare payment amount than 70% of clinicians listed under Urology in Texas (2024, 608 clinicians with data). Median for this group: $98,400. Middle half: $41,252 to $185,944.
Too few clinicians listed under Urology in Abilene have Medicare Part B data for 2024 to compare.
Medicare Part D prescriptions
Close to the middle for clinicians listed under Urology in Texas (2024, 667 clinicians with data). Median for this group: 1,254. Middle half: 393 to 2,342.
Too few clinicians listed under Urology in Abilene have Medicare Part D data for 2024 to compare.
Part D drug cost
A lower Part D drug cost than 65% of clinicians listed under Urology in Texas (2024, 667 clinicians with data). Median for this group: $146,128. Middle half: $29,835 to $354,962.
Too few clinicians listed under Urology in Abilene have Medicare Part D data for 2024 to compare.
9 active clinicians are listed under Urology with a practice address in Abilene, TX (961 in Texas).
Addresses are self-reported to NPPES and may be out of date.
CMS data by year
Changes may reflect reporting, coverage or privacy limits, not changes in care quality.
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Medicare Part B services
Medicare Part B services increased 98% from 947 in 2020 to 1,872 in 2024.
- 2020: 947
- 2021: 1,099
- 2022: 1,579
- 2023: 1,618
- 2024: 1,872
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Medicare-allowed amount
Medicare-allowed amount increased 184% from $79,524 in 2020 to $225,990 in 2024.
- 2020: $79,524
- 2021: $133,933
- 2022: $191,642
- 2023: $199,497
- 2024: $225,990
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Paid by Medicare
Paid by Medicare increased 189% from $58,580 in 2020 to $169,245 in 2024.
- 2020: $58,580
- 2021: $102,232
- 2022: $140,196
- 2023: $146,773
- 2024: $169,245
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Medicare Part D prescriptions
Medicare Part D prescriptions increased 106% from 546 in 2020 to 1,123 in 2024.
- 2020: 546
- 2021: 687
- 2022: 726
- 2023: 799
- 2024: 1,123
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30-day fills
30-day fills increased 142% from 1,018 in 2020 to 2,462 in 2024.
- 2020: 1,018
- 2021: 1,220
- 2022: 1,554
- 2023: 1,677
- 2024: 2,462
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Part D drug cost
Part D drug cost increased 33% from $41,487 in 2020 to $55,320 in 2024.
- 2020: $41,487
- 2021: $33,276
- 2022: $38,179
- 2023: $47,985
- 2024: $55,320
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Industry payments (Open Payments)
Industry payments (Open Payments) went from $67.38 in 2021 to $205.89 in 2025.
- 2021: $67.38
- 2022: $126.51
- 2023: $272.33
- 2024: $59.66
- 2025: $205.89
Sources: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners (2024), CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers (2024), CMS Open Payments (2025), CMS Doctors and Clinicians, CMS NPPES NPI Registry. Specialty names follow the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy.
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Pharma & Medical Device Financial Disclosures
Payments and other transfers of value that drug and medical device companies reported to CMS Open Payments
Program year 2025 (payments made January 1 – December 31, 2025): fewer than 11 records totaling $205.89.
| Manufacturer | Payment Nature | Product | Type | Amount ($) |
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| Procept Biorobotics Corporation |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM | General | $124.69 |
| Procept Biorobotics Corporation |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM | General | $33.65 |
| Procept Biorobotics Corporation |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM | General | $29.77 |
| Procept Biorobotics Corporation |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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AQUABEAM ROBOTIC SYSTEM | General | $17.78 |
Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2025, released June 30, 2026.
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
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| HCPCS Code | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
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99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more
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527 | 362 | $257.00 | $85.91 |
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99232
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
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226 | 87 | $226.00 | $75.18 |
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J9217
Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg
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195 | 28 | $499.00 | $178.20 |
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99204
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
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165 | 165 | $486.00 | $158.36 |
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99214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
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165 | 125 | $364.00 | $120.21 |
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51798
Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding
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140 | 133 | $30.00 | $10.37 |
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52000
Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope
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128 | 109 | $700.00 | $221.61 |
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99223
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
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64 | 63 | $496.00 | $165.48 |
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96402
Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle
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55 | 28 | $96.00 | $33.09 |
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99222
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
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39 | 37 | $371.00 | $124.76 |
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51700
Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation
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33 | 30 | $216.00 | $72.06 |
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52332
Insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope
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27 | 26 | $1164.15 | $120.91 |
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55700
Biopsy of prostate gland
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25 | 25 | $686.00 | $119.70 |
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76872
Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum
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25 | 25 | $93.00 | $29.83 |
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50590
Shock wave crushing of kidney stones
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19 | 19 | $2102.00 | $546.11 |
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52310
Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope
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17 | 17 | $907.00 | $301.37 |
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52356
Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope
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11 | 11 | $1744.00 | $374.54 |
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52601
Removal of prostate gland using an electrocautery knife through urethra with control of bleeding using an endoscope
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11 | 11 | $2109.00 | $628.83 |
Source: CMS Part B by Provider and Service, 2024; services under 11 beneficiaries omitted by CMS. Privacy limits
Submitted charges are billed amounts, not a price quote for your visit.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Profile & Medications
Medicare Part D prescriptions filled, including refills, in 2024.
| Brand Name | Generic Name | Prescriptions | Day Supply | Total Cost | Patients |
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| Tamsulosin Hcl | Tamsulosin Hcl | 583 | 42,694 | $9,489.36 | 187 |
| Finasteride | Finasteride | 176 | 13,707 | $2,406.45 | 54 |
| Oxybutynin Chloride | Oxybutynin Chloride | 68 | 3,930 | $1,021.21 | 23 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 44 | 380 | $329.44 | 44 |
| Oxybutynin Chloride Er | Oxybutynin Chloride | 40 | 1,844 | $785.75 | 11 |
| Myrbetriq | Mirabegron | 36 | 1,568 | $23,861.84 | — |
| Levofloxacin | Levofloxacin | 26 | 255 | $147.16 | 25 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 26 | 345 | $110.48 | 25 |
| Gemtesa | Vibegron | 26 | 840 | $12,835.07 | — |
| Estradiol | Estradiol | 24 | 1,594 | $1,719.39 | 16 |
| Alfuzosin Hcl Er | Alfuzosin Hcl | 20 | 1,540 | $499.35 | — |
| Tolterodine Tartrate Er | Tolterodine Tartrate | 18 | 1,237 | $1,407.77 | — |
| Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst | 14 | 425 | $404.98 | — |
| Cephalexin | Cephalexin | 11 | 247 | $65.57 | — |
| Dutasteride | Dutasteride | 11 | 870 | $236.12 | — |
Source: CMS Part D by Provider and Drug, 2024; rows below 11 claims omitted by CMS; volume isn’t quality. Privacy limits
Specialties & License Numbers Reported to NPPES
Self-certified to NPPES: 2025-04-10NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers
Medicare (PECOS) Enrollment & Ordering Eligibility
Source: CMS PECOSPRACTITIONER - UROLOGY
I20061102000369
TX
9537164736
Sources: CMS Provider Enrollment and Order and Referring. Medicare enrollment is a billing status, not an accreditation or quality rating.
Medicare Group Practice Enrollments
Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File
Hendrick Provider Network
1904 Pine St, Abilene, TX 796012450
Phone: 3256704220
Clinicians Sharing This Practice Address or Phone
Clinicians sharing this NPPES address, phone or fax; a shared contact does not mean they work together.
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant
Urology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Urology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Nurse Practitioner - Family
Family Nurse Practitioner
Urology
Nurse Practitioner - Family
Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)
Career & Practice History Timeline
Changes recorded in monthly NPPES data files: addresses, names, credentials, specialties and NPI status
Registered at 1904 PINE ST STE 3A, ABILENE, TX 796012450 (Tel: 3256706180)
Registered at 1904 PINE ST STE 3A, ABILENE, TX 796012450 (Tel: 3256706180)
Urology (license number reported to NPPES: TX N6530)
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 3502 9TH ST, SUITE 260, LUBBOCK, TX 794153300 (Tel: 8067431810)
Registered at PO BOX 5865, LUBBOCK, TX 794085865 (Tel: 8067432898)
Recorded as THOMAS NELIUS, M.D.
Urology (license number reported to NPPES: TX 41473)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
NPI Administrative Meta
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- Dr. Katherine Holden Rinard, MD
- Dr. Trey Durdin, MD
- Dr. Tina Schuster, DO
- Seth Olcese
- Dr. Charles Rotenberry, MD
- Dr. Thomas Miller, MD
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Mailing Address
1904 Pine St Ste 3a
Abilene, TX 796012450
Phone: 3256706180