Summary

Dr. Thomas Westphal treats osteoarthritis, knee osteoarthritis, and arthralgia, and performs achilles tendon surgery, joint replacement and reconstructive surgery, and rotator cuff repair. He practices orthopedic surgery and surgery and has 45 years of experience in these fields.

Dr. Westphal earned his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College and completed his residency at Naval Medical Center – Portsmouth in 1982. He sees patients in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Westphal 4.56 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 45 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Naval Medical Center - Portsmouth
  • 43 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 19 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Thomas Westphal

538 N Queen StLancaster, PA 17603

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Lancaster , PANew Bern , NCHershey , PABronx , NY
Med School: Jefferson Medical College Med School: Eastern Virginia Medical School Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Thomas Westphal

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Amerihealth Caritas (Transplant patients only)
  • Capital Blue Cross/Capital Advantage Insurance Company
  • Cigna Healthcare
  • Claim Watcher (Homestead/INDECs)
  • Clover Health
  • Devoted Health Plan
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • HealthAmerica / HealthAssurance a Coventry Plan
  • HealthSpring (formerly Cigna)
  • Highmark Blue Shield
  • Highmark Wholecare (formerly Gateway Health)
  • Humana Medicare
  • Humana Military (Tricare/Health Net Federal Services)
  • Imagine Health (Imagine Health 360)
  • Independence Blue Cross (IBC)
  • Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners
  • Keystone First Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Pennsylvania
  • Medicare - Pennsylvania
  • Oscar Health Plan of PA
  • PA Health & Wellness
  • Perennial Advantage
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • Railroad Medicare/Palmetto GBA
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of PA
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • US Family Health Plan "
  • VA Insurance (Veterans CCN)"

Medical Specialties

Thomas Westphal has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Thomas Westphal has the following 19 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Fracture Fixation
  • General Orthopedics
  • General Surgeon
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Hip Surgery
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Surgery
  • Laminectomy
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Scoliosis
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

45 Years Experience

Thomas Westphal holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Naval Medical Center - Portsmouth in 1982.

Medical School

Graduated from Jefferson Medical College in 1981.

NPI Number

Thomas Westphal's NPI number is 1083681621.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What languages does Thomas Westphal speak?
Thomas Westphal speaks English.
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Data Sources

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  • State medical licensing boards

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