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Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD

(Dr. Thomas Irwin Efird, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Diagnostic Radiology

Tulane University School of Medicine

1525 8th Street
New Orleans, LA 70115

(504) 908-9028

Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD is a diagnostic radiologist in New Orleans, LA specializing in diagnostic radiology. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine. Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD is affiliated with Sutter Health and SUTTER BAY MEDICAL FOUNDATION.

Office Locations

1525 8th Street
New Orleans, LA 70115

(504) 908-9028

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Sutter Health

301 Industrial Road
San Carlos, CA 94070

(650) 596-4180

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Sutter Health

3200 Kearney Street
Fremont, CA 94538

(510) 498-2770

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Sutter Health

4050 Dublin Boulevard
Dublin, CA 94568

(925) 875-6105

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795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94301

(650) 853-2955

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

MRI

neck ultrasound

non-obstetric transvaginal ultrasound

In 2012, Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD performed more MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), neck ultrasound, and non-obstetric transvaginal ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Louisiana.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in New Orleans, LA during 2012 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	705
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	398
breast procedures	137
cardiac procedures	18
CT scan	939
diagnostic imaging	28
hip imaging	237
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	430
musculoskeletal imaging	497
neck imaging	34
nuclear scan	42
pelvic imaging	382
preventive care	89
spinal procedures	443
stress testing	18
thoracic (chest) imaging	2867
ultrasound (sonogram)	538
vascular procedures	202
women's imaging	150
X-rays	3488

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in New Orleans, LA during 2013 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	593
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	364
breast procedures	48
CT scan	879
hip imaging	153
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	333
musculoskeletal imaging	325
neck imaging	39
nuclear scan	22
pelvic imaging	313
preventive care	48
spinal procedures	350
thoracic (chest) imaging	2444
ultrasound (sonogram)	365
vascular procedures	153
women's imaging	48
X-rays	2778

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1367
Female	2040

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2324
Black	982
Hispanic	62
Asian	13
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1195
From 75 to 84	809
85 and over	533
Less than 65	870

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	41
Dementia	19
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in New Orleans, LA during 2014 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	506
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	297
breast procedures	128
CT scan	739
hip imaging	97
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	236
musculoskeletal imaging	295
neck imaging	16
pelvic imaging	301
preventive care	113
spinal procedures	263
thoracic (chest) imaging	1402
ultrasound (sonogram)	405
vascular procedures	145
women's imaging	141
X-rays	1791

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD.

**Gender**
Male	994
Female	1578

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1424
Black	535
Hispanic	488
Asian	83
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	935
From 75 to 84	669
85 and over	322
Less than 65	646

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	46
Dementia	16
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in New Orleans, LA during 2015 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	818
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	663
breast procedures	204
cardiac procedures	11
CT scan	1397
diagnostic imaging	32
hip imaging	192
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	381
musculoskeletal imaging	638
neck imaging	40
nuclear scan	11
pelvic imaging	552
preventive care	134
spinal procedures	361
stress testing	11
thoracic (chest) imaging	2165
ultrasound (sonogram)	683
vascular procedures	268
women's imaging	223
X-rays	2821

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD.

**Gender**
Male	2648
Female	4466

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3620
Black	406
Hispanic	2200
Asian	742
Other	120
Native American	26

**Age**
From 65 to 74	2466
From 75 to 84	2044
85 and over	1314
Less than 65	1290

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	50
Dementia	17
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in New Orleans, LA during 2016 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	760
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	615
breast procedures	221
CT scan	1407
diagnostic imaging	42
hip imaging	44
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	373
musculoskeletal imaging	400
neck imaging	29
pelvic imaging	558
preventive care	111
spinal procedures	359
thoracic (chest) imaging	2059
ultrasound (sonogram)	595
vascular procedures	205
women's imaging	247
X-rays	2384

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1320
Female	2066

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1735
Black	180
Hispanic	1018
Asian	372
Other	69
Native American	12

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1220
From 75 to 84	931
85 and over	626
Less than 65	609

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	47
Dementia	18
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in New Orleans, LA during 2017 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	665
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	599
breast procedures	197
CT scan	1206
diagnostic imaging	24
hip imaging	47
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	308
musculoskeletal imaging	546
neck imaging	36
pelvic imaging	488
preventive care	117
spinal procedures	272
thoracic (chest) imaging	2475
ultrasound (sonogram)	538
vascular procedures	200
women's imaging	210
X-rays	3053

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1545
Female	2452

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1881
Black	195
Hispanic	1189
Asian	619
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1482
From 75 to 84	1172
85 and over	691
Less than 65	652

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	51
Dementia	19
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in New Orleans, LA during 2018 were CT scan, X-rays, abdominal imaging and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	624
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	582
breast procedures	125
CT scan	1185
diagnostic imaging	22
gastrointestinal procedures	11
hip imaging	68
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	347
musculoskeletal imaging	615
neck imaging	39
pelvic imaging	498
preventive care	59
spinal procedures	287
thoracic (chest) imaging	213
ultrasound (sonogram)	513
vascular procedures	159
women's imaging	142
X-rays	794

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1661
Female	2402

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1818
Black	247
Hispanic	1212
Asian	675
Other	99
Native American	12

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1487
From 75 to 84	1165
85 and over	707
Less than 65	704

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	51
Dementia	21
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in New Orleans, LA during 2019 were CT scan, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	648
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	544
breast procedures	138
CT scan	1179
diagnostic imaging	15
gastrointestinal procedures	16
hip imaging	97
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	436
musculoskeletal imaging	747
neck imaging	52
pelvic imaging	487
preventive care	85
spinal procedures	335
thoracic (chest) imaging	254
ultrasound (sonogram)	516
vascular procedures	204
women's imaging	154
X-rays	881

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1590
Female	2415

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1805
Black	249
Hispanic	1227
Asian	599
Other	109
Native American	16

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1506
From 75 to 84	1181
85 and over	652
Less than 65	666

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	49
Dementia	19
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in New Orleans, LA during 2020 were CT scan, abdominal imaging, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	448
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	352
breast procedures	79
CT scan	837
diagnostic imaging	12
hip imaging	40
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	286
musculoskeletal imaging	408
neck imaging	28
pelvic imaging	339
preventive care	41
spinal procedures	198
thoracic (chest) imaging	183
ultrasound (sonogram)	363
vascular procedures	115
women's imaging	95
X-rays	434

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1003
Female	1577

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1205
Black	159
Hispanic	821
Asian	321
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1023
From 75 to 84	720
85 and over	423
Less than 65	414

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	51
Dementia	20
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in New Orleans, LA during 2021 were CT scan, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	400
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	381
breast procedures	165
cardiac procedures	13
CT scan	774
diagnostic imaging	20
hip imaging	73
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	339
musculoskeletal imaging	474
neck imaging	17
nuclear scan	13
pelvic imaging	291
preventive care	111
spinal procedures	225
stress testing	13
thoracic (chest) imaging	204
ultrasound (sonogram)	320
vascular procedures	106
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	13
women's imaging	165
X-rays	617

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1165
Female	1813

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1301
Black	198
Hispanic	920
Asian	463
Other	82
Native American	14

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1152
From 75 to 84	888
85 and over	437
Less than 65	501

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	50
Dementia	19
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in New Orleans, LA during 2022 were CT scan, abdominal imaging, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	547
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	336
breast procedures	136
CT scan	866
diagnostic imaging	26
hip imaging	102
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	450
musculoskeletal imaging	531
neck imaging	24
pelvic imaging	410
preventive care	78
spinal procedures	214
thoracic (chest) imaging	197
ultrasound (sonogram)	368
vascular procedures	90
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	20
women's imaging	147
X-rays	508

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1066
Female	1642

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1327
Black	132
Hispanic	697
Asian	434
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1142
From 75 to 84	848
85 and over	379
Less than 65	339

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	43
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in New Orleans, LA were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and abdominal imaging.

abdominal imaging	610
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	466
breast procedures	143
cardiac procedures	14
CT scan	1037
diagnostic imaging	24
gastrointestinal procedures	13
hip imaging	104
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	356
musculoskeletal imaging	497
neck imaging	32
nuclear scan	22
pelvic imaging	419
preventive care	89
spinal procedures	300
stress testing	14
thoracic (chest) imaging	1314
ultrasound (sonogram)	473
vascular procedures	167
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	16
women's imaging	156
X-rays	1777

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1305
Female	2041

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	298
Asian / Pacific Islander	392
Non-Hispanic White	1676
Native American / Alaskan Native	7
Hispanic	894
Other	45

**Age**
75 to 84	947
85 and over	553
Less than 65	608
65 to 74	1237

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	43
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Dementia	16
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Stanford University Medical Center. He is certified by the Board Certification: Radiology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine

Residency: Stanford University Medical Center

Board Certification: Board Certification: Radiology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sutter Health

SUTTER BAY MEDICAL FOUNDATION

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Blue Shield of California, Medicare Advantage, HealthSmart, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Cigna, Alliance PPO, Anthem Blue Cross of California, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Accepted Valley Health Plan Plans: Classic Commercial HMO Plan only, Accepted Central California Alliance for Health Plans: TotalCare (HMO D-SNP), Accepted SCAN Plans: SCAN Compass (HMO), Accepted Santa Clara Family Health Plan Plans: DualConnect (HMO D-SNP), Accepted Provider Networks of America Plans: PPO, Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO, Accepted Chinese Community Health Plan Plans: Active Choice- PPO Silver: Amber 50 HMO Silver: American Indian/Alaskan Native (Covered CA for Individual & Families): Bronze 60 HDHP HMO (including... and Accepted Aetna Plans: Aetna Choice POS II: Aetna Select EPO: Aetna Select Open Access: Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA): Aetna Student Health Program: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA): Health Fund....

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Thomas I. Efird, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Blue Shield of California

Medicare Advantage

HealthSmart

MultiPlan

United Healthcare

TRICARE

Cigna

Alliance PPO

Anthem Blue Cross of California

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Accepted Valley Health Plan Plans: Classic Commercial HMO Plan only

Accepted Central California Alliance for Health Plans: TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)

Accepted SCAN Plans: SCAN Compass (HMO)

Accepted Santa Clara Family Health Plan Plans: DualConnect (HMO D-SNP)

Accepted Provider Networks of America Plans: PPO

Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO

Accepted Chinese Community Health Plan Plans: Active Choice- PPO Silver: Amber 50 HMO Silver: American Indian/Alaskan Native (Covered CA for Individual & Families): Bronze 60 HDHP HMO (including...

Accepted Aetna Plans: Aetna Choice POS II: Aetna Select EPO: Aetna Select Open Access: Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA): Aetna Student Health Program: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA): Health Fund...

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Biography

Dr. Thomas Efird works as a diagnostic radiology. He is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart. He attended Tulane University School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at Stanford University Medical Center. Dr. Efird is affiliated with Sutter Health.