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Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD

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(Dr. Andrew D. Thomas, MD)

(15 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery

Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons (1999)

3580 Arcade Street S
Vadnais Heights, MN 55127

(651) 968-5201

Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD is an orthopedist in Vadnais Heights, MN specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. He graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1999 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD is affiliated with Summit Orthopedics.

Office Locations

3580 Arcade Street S
Vadnais Heights, MN 55127

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2090 Woodwinds Drive
Woodbury, MN 55125

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10230 Baltimore Street
Blaine, MN 55449

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710 Commerce Drive
Woodbury, MN 55125

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

joint capsule lesion excision

tendon sheath lesion excision from hand

In 2023, Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD performed more joint capsule lesion excision, and tendon sheath lesion excision from hand procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

carpal tunnel surgery

nerve decompression surgery

nerve procedures

nerve surgery

peripheral nerve decompression surgery

peripheral nerve surgery

In 2012, Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD had a list price for carpal tunnel surgery, nerve decompression surgery, nerve procedures, nerve surgery, peripheral nerve decompression surgery, and peripheral nerve surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota. 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. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD treated as an orthopedist in Vadnais Heights, MN during 2012 were injections, nerve procedures, open surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	28
doctor visit	258
injections	59
musculoskeletal imaging	15
nerve procedures	28
open surgery	28
upper extremity surgery	28
X-rays	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD treated as an orthopedist in Vadnais Heights, MN during 2013 were injections, nerve procedures, open surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	35
doctor visit	222
injections	54
nerve procedures	35
open surgery	35
upper extremity surgery	35

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	184
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	26
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD in 2013

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD treated as an orthopedist in Vadnais Heights, MN during 2014 were injections, nerve procedures, open surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	36
doctor visit	252
injections	58
nerve procedures	36
open surgery	36
upper extremity surgery	36

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	173
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	33
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD in 2014

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD treated as an orthopedist in Vadnais Heights, MN during 2015 were injections, nerve procedures, open surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	33
doctor visit	248
excision	14
injections	62
joint surgery	14
nerve procedures	33
open surgery	33
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	14
tendon surgery	14
upper extremity surgery	33

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	266

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	368
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	62
Less than 65	116

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD in 2015

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD treated as an orthopedist in Vadnais Heights, MN during 2016 were injections, nerve procedures, open surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	26
doctor visit	203
injections	47
nerve procedures	26
open surgery	26
upper extremity surgery	26

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	23
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD in 2016

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	30
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD treated as an orthopedist in Vadnais Heights, MN during 2017 were upper extremity surgery, injections, nerve procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	31
doctor visit	255
injections	45
nerve procedures	31
open surgery	31
tendon surgery	14
upper extremity surgery	45

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	161
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	22
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD in 2017

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	29
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD treated as an orthopedist in Vadnais Heights, MN during 2018 were injections, upper extremity surgery, nerve procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	19
doctor visit	202
injections	41
nerve procedures	19
open surgery	19
tendon surgery	15
upper extremity surgery	34

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	146
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	25
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD in 2018

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD treated as an orthopedist in Vadnais Heights, MN during 2019 were injections, upper extremity surgery, nerve procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	32
doctor visit	291
injections	86
nerve procedures	32
open surgery	32
tendon surgery	23
upper extremity surgery	55

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	220
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	29
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD in 2019

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD treated as an orthopedist in Vadnais Heights, MN during 2020 were injections, upper extremity surgery, tendon surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	19
doctor visit	178
injections	43
nerve procedures	19
open surgery	19
tendon surgery	23
upper extremity surgery	42

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	151
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	19
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD in 2020

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD treated as an orthopedist in Vadnais Heights, MN during 2021 were injections, nerve procedures, open surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	22
doctor visit	187
excision	20
injections	26
joint surgery	20
nerve procedures	22
open surgery	22
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	20
tendon surgery	20
upper extremity surgery	22

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	167
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	27
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD in 2021

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD treated as an orthopedist in Vadnais Heights, MN during 2022 were upper extremity surgery, injections, nerve procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	178
injections	32
nerve procedures	18
open surgery	18
tendon surgery	18
upper extremity surgery	36

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	148
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD in 2022

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD treated as an orthopedist in Vadnais Heights, MN were injections, upper extremity surgery, nerve procedures and open surgery.

decompression surgery	27
doctor visit	224
excision	17
injections	50
joint surgery	17
musculoskeletal imaging	15
nerve procedures	27
open surgery	27
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	17
tendon surgery	18
upper extremity surgery	35
X-rays	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	10
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	170
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	46
85 and over	24
Less than 65	51
65 to 74	71

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

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

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	7
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1999. He completed residency at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery: Surgery of the Hand and has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons (1999)

Residency: St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery: Surgery of the Hand

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Summit Orthopedics

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 15 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Andrew Derek Thomas, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Vadnais Heights, MN.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-03

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I felt like an active member along with security, and explain the symptoms when for x-rays, discussed plan of action. I was allowed to look at the x-rays, x-rays were explained to me what was on arthritis where there was.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-07-23

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This was the first time I've met Dr. Thomas, I found him friendly, engaging and confidence-inspiring.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-02-27

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Dr. Thomas has done this procedure on me 6 other times = 6 trigger fingers.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-01-20

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Dr. Thomas has been wonderful from pre-surgery to my last visit.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-23

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Summit Orthopedics is excellent - I wouldn't go anywhere else

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-13

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Scott was very informative and has a good bedside manner

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-03-10

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Dr Thomas is great at teaching and explaining

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-12-20

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Best care I have had at a medical facility

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-02-06

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Dr. Thomas and his PA were very kind.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-09-24

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Gemini Medical LLC	$2,691 $2,691
TriMed, Inc.	$1,564 $1,564
Arthrex, Inc.	$475 $475
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$64 Shoulders $29	AllograftBiomaterials $23	Shoulder $12
Osteomed LLC	$12 SBO-Hand Fusion $12

**Types of Payments**
Education	$2,200
Travel and Lodging	$950
Honoraria	$940
Food and Beverage	$716

Biography

Dr. Andrew Thomas is a specialist in hand surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. After completing medical school at Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, he performed his residency at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center. Dr. Thomas's average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He has received the distinction of Mpls.St.Paul Magazine s Top Doctors. He is affiliated with Summit Orthopedics. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in WOODBURY, MN.