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2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1255575726 M.D.
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Neurology Physician in Burlington, Vermont.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 19,885 in Neurology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
548
Medicare Part D claims · 58 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Alissa Thomas, M.D. filed 548 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Neurology Physician in Burlington, Vermont, prescribing 87% generic.
- 548
- Part D claims, 2023
- 87%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Alissa Thomas, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
548 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Alissa Thomas, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Alissa Thomas, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Neurology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
548 58% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Vermont
How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Vermont providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Neurology Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Alissa Thomas, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 111 COLCHESTER AVE., Burlington, VT, 05401, with a listed phone of (802) 847-4589. NPI 1255575726 was issued on 04/28/2009.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 548 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 58 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $255K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count.
Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,885 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1255575726 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Neurology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 04/28/2009 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Alissa Thomas, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
University OF Vermont Medical Center Inc
Burlington, VT
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Alissa Thomas, M.D. - brand share 13.0%
Neurology Physician average
13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 548 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
548
Total Claims
$255K
Total Drug Cost
58
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 807
- Total Day Supply
- 22,653
- Brand vs Generic
- 13% brand / 87% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $237K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $18K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 19
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 68.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.23
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Alissa Thomas, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Levetiracetam
Levetiracetam
88 claims
- Lacosamide
Lacosamide
50 claims
- Dexamethasone
Dexamethasone
39 claims
- Lamotrigine 30
Lamotrigine
30 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium 29
Pantoprazole Sodium
29 claims
- Prednisone 25
Prednisone
25 claims
- Zonisamide 25
Zonisamide
25 claims
- Briviact 22
Briviact
22 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Levetiracetam | 88 |
| Lacosamide | 50 |
| Dexamethasone | 39 |
| Lamotrigine | 30 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 29 |
| Prednisone | 25 |
| Zonisamide | 25 |
| Briviact Brivaracetam | 22 |
| Ondansetron Odt Ondansetron | 18 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 17 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Neurology Physician Overview
How Alissa Thomas, M.D. fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.
19,885
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider
Alissa Thomas, M.D.'s 548 claims are below the specialty average of 1,309.
Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Vermont
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Vermont, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Thomas.
Dr. Khalil Ali
MD
Burlington, VT
Dr. Lisa Baker
MD
Burlington, VT
Dr. Allyson Bazarsky
D.O.
Burlington, VT
Dr. Peter Bingham
MD
Burlington, VT
Dr. Deborah Black
MD
Berlin, VT
Compare Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Vermont medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alissa Thomas, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Alissa Thomas, M.D. specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in Burlington, Vermont. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Alissa Thomas, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Alissa Thomas, M.D. wrote 548 Medicare Part D claims totaling $255K in drug costs for 58 beneficiaries.
Where is Alissa Thomas, M.D. located? ▼
Alissa Thomas, M.D. is located at 111 COLCHESTER AVE., Burlington, VT, 05401. Phone: (802) 847-4589.
What is Alissa Thomas, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Alissa Thomas, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255575726, issued on 04/28/2009.
Does Alissa Thomas, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Alissa Thomas, M.D.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $237K in brand drug costs.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 19,885 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Alissa Thomas, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Alissa Thomas, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levetiracetam, Lacosamide, Dexamethasone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Alissa Thomas, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Alissa Thomas, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 548 Part D claims and 58 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Alissa Thomas, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Alissa Thomas, M.D.'s NPI is 1255575726 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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