2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1710985452 M.D.
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CRAIG THOMAS, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in GLENN DALE, Maryland. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
221
Medicare Part D claims · 78 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324
Industry payments
$357.99
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CRAIG THOMAS, M.D. filed 221 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in GLENN DALE, Maryland.

221
Part D claims, 2023
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.

CRAIG THOMAS, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

221 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CRAIG 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 CRAIG THOMAS, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/07/2005

NPI 1710985452

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

25,781 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

221 32% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 324

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within Maryland

1. Orthopaedic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within Maryland

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

CRAIG THOMAS, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider practicing in GLENN DALE, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1710985452. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

CRAIG THOMAS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 12200 ANNAPOLIS RD STE 123, GLENN DALE, MD, 20769, with a listed phone of (301) 364-9292. NPI 1710985452 was issued on 07/07/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what THOMAS most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 221 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 78 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.2%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 25,781 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 324 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

12200 ANNAPOLIS RD STE 123
GLENN DALE, MD 20769

Provider Details

NPI 1710985452
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/07/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CRAIG 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.

CENTERS FOR ADVANCED ORTHOPAEDICS LLC
GLENN DALE, MD

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for CRAIG THOMAS, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$358

Largest payer

EXACTECH, INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

221
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
78
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
241
Total Day Supply
5,276
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Opioid Claims
38 (17.2% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.06
Gender Split
69% female / 31% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Diclofenac Sodium Er
Diclofenac Sodium
97
Methylprednisolone
29
Oxycodone Hcl
25
Celecoxib
21
Mupirocin
13
Tramadol Hcl
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview

How CRAIG THOMAS, M.D. fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

25,781
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
324
Avg Claims per Provider

CRAIG THOMAS, M.D.'s 221 claims are below the specialty average of 324.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in Maryland

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maryland, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as THOMAS.

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CRAIG THOMAS, M.D.'s specialty?
CRAIG THOMAS, M.D. specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in GLENN DALE, Maryland. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CRAIG THOMAS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CRAIG THOMAS, M.D. wrote 221 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 78 beneficiaries.
Where is CRAIG THOMAS, M.D. located?
CRAIG THOMAS, M.D. is located at 12200 ANNAPOLIS RD STE 123, GLENN DALE, MD, 20769. Phone: (301) 364-9292.
What is CRAIG THOMAS, M.D.'s NPI number?
CRAIG THOMAS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710985452, issued on 07/07/2005.
Does CRAIG THOMAS, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, CRAIG THOMAS, M.D. had 38 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.2%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 25,781 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CRAIG THOMAS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CRAIG THOMAS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Diclofenac Sodium Er, Methylprednisolone, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CRAIG THOMAS, M.D. accept Medicare?
CRAIG THOMAS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 221 Part D claims and 78 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CRAIG THOMAS, M.D.'s credentials?
CRAIG THOMAS, M.D.'s NPI is 1710985452 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

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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