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Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD

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(1745 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurosurgery

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (1997)

Professional interests include: back pain, thoracic spine surgery

1625 Hospital Drive
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

(843) 849-1551

Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD is a neurosurgeon in Charleston, SC specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 1997 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD is affiliated with Novant Health and Southeastern Spine Institute.

Office Locations

1014 Saint Andrews Road
Charleston, SC 29407

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12015 Highway 707
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

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Southeastern Spine Institute

1625 Hospital Drive
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

1-866-774-6350

(843) 884-0629

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1625 Hospital Drive
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

(843) 849-1551

(843) 884-0629

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1748 Saint Matthews Road
Orangeburg, SC 29118

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

anterior cervical discectomy and fusion

decompressive lumbar laminectomy

discectomy

laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy

lumbar hemilaminectomy

lumbar interbody fusion

posterior lumbar discectomy

revision laminotomy

spinal decompression surgery

spinal fusion

spinal procedures

spine MRI

By Affordability:

360-degree lumbar fusion

interbody fusion

laminotomy

lumbar fusion

lumbar interbody fusion

posterior lumbar interbody fusion

posterolateral lumbar fusion

spine MRI

transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within South Carolina, Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD performed more anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), decompressive lumbar laminectomy, discectomy (disc removal surgery), laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy, lumbar hemilaminectomy, lumbar interbody fusion, posterior lumbar discectomy, revision laminotomy, spinal decompression surgery, spinal fusion, spinal procedures, and spine MRI procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for 360-degree lumbar fusion, interbody fusion, laminotomy, lumbar fusion, lumbar interbody fusion, posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF), posterolateral lumbar fusion (PLF), spine MRI, and transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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 10%

By Volume:

cervical spine surgery

By Affordability:

MRI

spinal instrumentation

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within South Carolina, Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD performed more cervical spine surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), and spinal instrumentation (e.g. rods/screws/metal plates) 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 Affordability:

In 2012, Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD had a list price for discectomy (disc removal surgery), lamina procedures, laminectomy, and lumbar laminectomy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within South Carolina. 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 Shannon Anderson, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Charleston, SC during 2012 were spinal procedures, inpatient care, hospital care and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	57
aspiration	29
bone marrow tests	29
decompression surgery	91
doctor visit	687
hospital care	445
implant surgery	14
injections	119
inpatient care	445
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	59
neck surgery	32
nerve block	119
nerve procedures	91
neurostimulator lead placement	14
neurostimulator replacement	14
pain management	119
spinal procedures	473
X-rays	71

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Charleston, SC during 2013 were spinal procedures, inpatient care, hospital care and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	39
aspiration	26
bone marrow tests	26
decompression surgery	63
doctor visit	670
hospital care	294
implant surgery	12
injections	121
inpatient care	294
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	59
neck surgery	24
nerve block	121
nerve procedures	63
neurostimulator lead placement	13
neurostimulator replacement	12
pain management	121
spinal procedures	390
X-rays	90

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	234
Female	271

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	465
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	240
From 75 to 84	143
85 and over	42
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	32
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Charleston, SC during 2014 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	95
aspiration	15
bone marrow tests	15
decompression surgery	133
doctor visit	778
hospital care	130
implant surgery	11
injections	71
inpatient care	130
minimally invasive procedures	29
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	87
neck surgery	37
nerve block	71
nerve procedures	133
neurostimulator lead placement	11
neurostimulator replacement	11
pain management	71
spinal procedures	651
X-rays	173

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	300
Female	338

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	567
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	322
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	41
Less than 65	110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Charleston, SC during 2015 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	150
decompression surgery	192
doctor visit	1338
lab tests	13
minimally invasive procedures	57
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	175
neck surgery	41
nerve procedures	192
revision surgery	21
spinal procedures	1093
X-rays	420

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	862
Female	892

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1482
Black	236
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1030
From 75 to 84	450
85 and over	46
Less than 65	228

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Charleston, SC during 2016 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	135
decompression surgery	194
doctor visit	1223
minimally invasive procedures	14
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	188
neck surgery	76
nerve procedures	194
revision surgery	14
spinal procedures	1011
X-rays	417

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	363
Female	385

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	594
Black	140
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	436
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	28
Less than 65	106

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Charleston, SC during 2017 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	130
decompression surgery	211
doctor visit	1144
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	169
neck surgery	84
nerve procedures	211
revision surgery	16
spinal procedures	970
X-rays	402

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	363
Female	383

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	603
Black	126
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	425
From 75 to 84	185
85 and over	30
Less than 65	106

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	4
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Charleston, SC during 2018 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	147
decompression surgery	193
doctor visit	1213
lab tests	13
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	203
neck surgery	86
nerve procedures	193
revision surgery	15
spinal procedures	1015
X-rays	431

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	339
Female	385

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	588
Black	120
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	414
From 75 to 84	195
85 and over	33
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Charleston, SC during 2019 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	119
decompression surgery	186
doctor visit	1187
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	164
neck surgery	63
nerve procedures	186
revision surgery	21
spinal procedures	839
X-rays	309

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	364
Female	397

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	625
Black	116
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	424
From 75 to 84	220
85 and over	31
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	34
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Charleston, SC during 2020 were spinal procedures, X-rays, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	99
decompression surgery	125
doctor visit	1260
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	237
neck surgery	45
nerve procedures	125
revision surgery	17
spinal procedures	745
X-rays	250

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	345
Female	335

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	562
Black	99
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	408
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	25
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Charleston, SC during 2021 were spinal procedures, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), X-rays and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	114
decompression surgery	143
doctor visit	1718
lab tests	12
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	360
neck surgery	54
nerve procedures	143
revision surgery	20
spinal procedures	1016
X-rays	336

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	420
Female	409

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	691
Black	117
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	493
From 75 to 84	229
85 and over	37
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	31
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Charleston, SC during 2022 were spinal procedures, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), X-rays and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	123
decompression surgery	162
doctor visit	1354
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	321
neck surgery	74
nerve procedures	162
spinal procedures	938
X-rays	270

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	419
Female	398

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	691
Black	99
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	449
From 75 to 84	277
85 and over	32
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	3
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Charleston, SC were spinal procedures, inpatient care, hospital care and X-rays.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	109
aspiration	23
bone marrow tests	23
decompression surgery	153
doctor visit	1142
hospital care	289
implant surgery	12
injections	103
inpatient care	289
lab tests	12
minimally invasive procedures	33
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	183
neck surgery	56
nerve block	103
nerve procedures	153
neurostimulator lead placement	12
neurostimulator replacement	12
pain management	103
revision surgery	17
spinal procedures	831
X-rays	288

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD.

**Gender**
Female	381
Male	364

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	97
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	624
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	31
75 to 84	202
Less than 65	89
65 to 74	421

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 1997. He is certified by the Board certifications: Neurological Surgery and has a state license in South Carolina.

Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine (1997)

Board Certification: Board certifications: Neurological Surgery

Licensed In: South Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Novant Health

Southeastern Spine Institute

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.79 out of 5 stars based on 1745 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Thomas Shannon Anderson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Charleston, SC.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.	$2,753 Intracept $2,753
Globus Medical, Inc.	$2,718 Spine $1,211	QUARTEX $743	Excelsius Robotics System $335	ExcelsiusGPS Robotic Navigation System $187	Excelsius GPS $152	Other $90
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$96 Diem2 $62	Mobi C $34
Stryker Corporation	$94 General K2M Product Discussion $94
Boston Scientific Corporation	$71 PAIN MANAGEMENT $71
Other	$457 MYOBLOC $67	iFuse Implant $59	Morphabond ER $34	HA MINUTEMAN G3-R $25	PROCLAIM $24	Other $249

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$3,855
Food and Beverage	$2,223
Education	$67
Gift	$44

Biography

Dr. Thomas Anderson's specialty is neurosurgery. He is rated highly by his patients. These areas are among Dr. Anderson's clinical interests: back pain and thoracic spine surgery. He attended medical school at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine. He is affiliated with Novant Health. According to Novant Health, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Mount Pleasant, SC.