2026 NPPES data Urology Physician NPI 1245619543
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DENNIS THUM

Urology Physician in SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 278 beneficiaries · Urology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$198.76
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: DENNIS THUM is a Urology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 278 beneficiaries — 10% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $198.76 across 5 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: DENNIS THUM filed 1,146 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

DENNIS THUM practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

DENNIS THUM at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/20/2015

NPI 1245619543

Primary specialty

Urology Physician

Mid-sized

13,350 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,146 10% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,280

Specialty distribution in South Dakota

How Urology Physician compares to other specialties among South Dakota providers

South Dakota providers

Urology Physician share within South Dakota

1. Urology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Urology Physician share within South Dakota

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Urology 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).

DENNIS THUM is a Urology Physician provider practicing in SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1245619543. 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.

DENNIS THUM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Urology Physician provider at 201 W 69TH ST, SIOUX FALLS, SD, 57108, with a listed phone of (605) 336-0635. NPI 1245619543 was issued on 05/20/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what THUM 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 1,146 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 278 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $75K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count. 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.

Urology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 13,350 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,280 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

201 W 69TH ST
SIOUX FALLS, SD 57108

Provider Details

NPI 1245619543
Specialty Urology Physician
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/20/2015

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DENNIS THUM 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.

SANFORD HEALTH NETWORK
WORTHINGTON, MN
UROLOGY SPECIALISTS CHARTERED
SIOUX FALLS, SD

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 DENNIS THUM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$199

Largest payer

PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

DENNIS THUM — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 1,146 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.

1,146
Total Claims
$75K
Total Drug Cost
278
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,126
Total Day Supply
60,388
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$45K
Generic Drug Cost
$31K
Antibiotic Claims
85

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.33
Gender Split
19% female / 81% male
Age Distribution
<65: 24, 65-74: 118, 75-84: 103, 85+: 33

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Tamsulosin Hcl
598
Finasteride
143
Myrbetriq
Mirabegron
90
Methenamine Hippurate
70
Potassium Citrate Er
Potassium Citrate
37
Cephalexin
29
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
26
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
18
Oxybutynin Chloride Er
Oxybutynin Chloride
15
Estradiol
11

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

Urology Physician Overview

How DENNIS THUM fits within the Urology Physician landscape nationally.

13,350
Urology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Urology Physician
1,280
Avg Claims per Provider

DENNIS THUM's 1,146 claims are below the specialty average of 1,280.

Nearby Urology Physician Providers in South Dakota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as THUM.

Compare Urology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DENNIS THUM's specialty?
DENNIS THUM specializes in Urology Physician and practices in SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota.
How much does DENNIS THUM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DENNIS THUM wrote 1,146 Medicare Part D claims totaling $75K in drug costs for 278 beneficiaries.
Where is DENNIS THUM located?
DENNIS THUM is located at 201 W 69TH ST, SIOUX FALLS, SD, 57108. Phone: (605) 336-0635.
What is DENNIS THUM's NPI number?
DENNIS THUM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245619543, issued on 05/20/2015.
Does DENNIS THUM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DENNIS THUM's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $45K in brand drug costs.
How many Urology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 13,350 Urology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Urology Physician provider writes 1,280 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DENNIS THUM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DENNIS THUM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Finasteride, Myrbetriq. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DENNIS THUM accept Medicare?
DENNIS THUM appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,146 Part D claims and 278 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DENNIS THUM's credentials?
DENNIS THUM's NPI is 1245619543. 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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