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Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery

George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (2003)

680 Guzzi Lane Suite 105
Sonora, CA 95370

(209) 532-0126

Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD is an orthopedist in Sonora, CA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 2003 and has 23 years of experience. Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD is affiliated with SONORA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL.

Office Locations

680 Guzzi Lane Suite 105
Sonora, CA 95370

(209) 532-0126

(209) 532-2950

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

nerve surgery

open carpal tunnel surgery

In 2023, Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD performed more nerve surgery, and open carpal tunnel surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 10%

By Volume:

upper extremity surgery

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD performed more upper extremity surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

tendon surgery

trigger finger surgery

By Affordability:

carpal tunnel surgery

carpometacarpal interposition arthroplasty

hand arthroplasty

ligament injection

nerve decompression surgery

nerve procedures

nerve surgery

open carpal tunnel surgery

peripheral nerve decompression surgery

peripheral nerve surgery

soft tissue injections

tendon sheath injection

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD performed more tendon surgery, and trigger finger surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for carpal tunnel surgery, carpometacarpal (CMC) interposition arthroplasty, hand arthroplasty, ligament injection, nerve decompression surgery, nerve procedures, nerve surgery, open carpal tunnel surgery, peripheral nerve decompression surgery, peripheral nerve surgery, soft tissue injections, and tendon sheath injection that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD treated as an orthopedist in Sonora, CA during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	77
decompression surgery	32
doctor visit	640
emergency care	42
fracture surgery	12
hip imaging	37
hospital care	19
injections	131
inpatient care	19
joint surgery	25
lower extremity surgery	12
musculoskeletal imaging	145
nerve procedures	32
open surgery	44
pelvic imaging	33
reconstructive surgery	25
tendon surgery	23
upper extremity surgery	68
X-rays	178

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD treated as an orthopedist in Sonora, CA during 2013 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	94
decompression surgery	34
doctor visit	829
emergency care	35
fracture surgery	11
hip imaging	34
injections	145
joint surgery	26
lower extremity surgery	11
musculoskeletal imaging	61
nerve procedures	34
open surgery	45
pelvic imaging	20
reconstructive surgery	26
tendon surgery	31
transplant procedures	12
upper extremity surgery	80
X-rays	81

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD.

**Gender**
Male	195
Female	347

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	513
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	260
From 75 to 84	147
85 and over	63
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD in 2013

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD treated as an orthopedist in Sonora, CA during 2014 were injections, aspiration, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	109
decompression surgery	25
doctor visit	751
emergency care	17
fracture surgery	11
hip imaging	29
injections	153
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	23
musculoskeletal imaging	99
nerve procedures	25
open surgery	25
reconstructive surgery	12
tendon surgery	19
upper extremity surgery	44
X-rays	99

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD.

**Gender**
Male	209
Female	299

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	469
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	225
From 75 to 84	141
85 and over	65
Less than 65	77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD treated as an orthopedist in Sonora, CA during 2015 were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	89
decompression surgery	25
doctor visit	708
hip imaging	32
hospital care	30
injections	138
inpatient care	30
musculoskeletal imaging	117
nerve procedures	25
open surgery	25
tendon surgery	21
upper extremity surgery	46
X-rays	117

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD.

**Gender**
Male	426
Female	636

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1006
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	514
From 75 to 84	306
85 and over	106
Less than 65	136

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD in 2015

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD treated as an orthopedist in Sonora, CA during 2016 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	87
decompression surgery	51
doctor visit	719
hospital care	29
injections	149
inpatient care	29
nerve procedures	51
open surgery	51
tendon surgery	12
upper extremity surgery	63

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD.

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	309

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	475
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	264
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	55
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD in 2016

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	21
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD treated as an orthopedist in Sonora, CA during 2017 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	80
decompression surgery	45
doctor visit	624
hospital care	23
injections	127
inpatient care	23
nerve procedures	45
open surgery	45
tendon surgery	27
upper extremity surgery	72

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD.

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	277

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	431
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	231
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	55
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD in 2017

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	19
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD treated as an orthopedist in Sonora, CA during 2018 were injections, upper extremity surgery, nerve procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	51
decompression surgery	52
doctor visit	643
hospital care	14
injections	115
inpatient care	14
nerve procedures	52
open surgery	52
tendon surgery	25
upper extremity surgery	77

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD.

**Gender**
Male	212
Female	297

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	473
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	262
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	52
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD in 2018

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD treated as an orthopedist in Sonora, CA during 2019 were injections, upper extremity surgery, aspiration and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	51
decompression surgery	50
doctor visit	523
hospital care	13
injections	116
inpatient care	13
nerve procedures	50
open surgery	50
tendon surgery	28
upper extremity surgery	78

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD.

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	219

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	387
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	217
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	40
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD in 2019

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD treated as an orthopedist in Sonora, CA during 2020 were injections, upper extremity surgery, nerve procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	43
decompression surgery	51
doctor visit	526
excision	14
hospital care	16
injections	124
inpatient care	16
joint surgery	14
nerve procedures	51
open surgery	51
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	14
tendon surgery	46
upper extremity surgery	83

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	237

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	376
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	233
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	31
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD in 2020

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD treated as an orthopedist in Sonora, CA during 2021 were injections, upper extremity surgery, tendon surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	43
decompression surgery	47
doctor visit	551
excision	18
hospital care	28
injections	116
inpatient care	28
joint surgery	30
nerve procedures	47
open surgery	47
reconstructive surgery	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	18
tendon surgery	70
transplant procedures	14
upper extremity surgery	111

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD.

**Gender**
Male	201
Female	255

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	421
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	39
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD treated as an orthopedist in Sonora, CA during 2022 were injections, upper extremity surgery, nerve procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	41
decompression surgery	63
doctor visit	554
excision	18
injections	121
joint surgery	29
nerve procedures	63
open surgery	63
reconstructive surgery	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	18
tendon surgery	62
transplant procedures	12
upper extremity surgery	118

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD.

**Gender**
Male	225
Female	287

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	485
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	264
From 75 to 84	170
85 and over	35
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD in 2022

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Dementia	3
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD treated as an orthopedist in Sonora, CA were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and upper extremity surgery.

aspiration	69
decompression surgery	43
doctor visit	642
emergency care	31
excision	16
fracture surgery	11
hip imaging	33
hospital care	21
injections	130
inpatient care	21
joint surgery	22
lower extremity surgery	15
musculoskeletal imaging	105
nerve procedures	43
open surgery	45
pelvic imaging	26
reconstructive surgery	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	16
tendon surgery	33
transplant procedures	12
upper extremity surgery	76
X-rays	118

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD.

**Gender**
Male	203
Female	287

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	457
Hispanic	11
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	143
85 and over	49
Less than 65	53
65 to 74	244

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	9
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 2003. He has a state license in Indiana.

Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (2003)

Licensed In: Indiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

SONORA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.4 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Sonora, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
TriMed, Inc.	$2,834 $2,834
Sonex Health, Inc.	$1,446 ULTRAGUIDETFR $1,361	Sx-one Microknife $84
Stryker Corporation	$702 TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $592	Axsos $97	ROBOTICS $13
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$311 XIAFLEX $311
AXOGEN	$303 AVANCE NERVE GRAFT $182	AxoGuard Nerve Protector $121
Other	$1,065 TenoGlide $134	Diagnostic Ultrasound $118	Screw & Pin $116	AccuFill $108	Trabecular Metal (TM) Reverse $104	Other $485

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,233
Travel and Lodging	$2,225
Consulting Fee	$1,000
Education	$202

Research Payments

Dr. Thomas James McDonald, MD has received 2 research payments totaling $43,100.

Biography

Dr. Thomas McDonald is a specialist in hand surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery in Sonora, CA. Patients gave Dr. McDonald an average rating of 3.5 stars (out of 5). He attended medical school at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

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