2026 NPPES data Procedural Dermatology Physician NPI 1649290289 M.D.
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ERIC THOMAS, M.D.

Procedural Dermatology Physician in MIDDLETOWN, Connecticut. 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
722
Medicare Part D claims · 284 beneficiaries · Procedural Dermatology Physician avg: 664
Generic prescribing
76%
generic claims · 24% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$2.9K
140 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ERIC THOMAS, M.D. is a Procedural Dermatology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MIDDLETOWN, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 722 claims across 284 beneficiaries — 24% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $2.9K across 140 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ERIC THOMAS, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 722 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ERIC THOMAS, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

ERIC THOMAS, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/19/2006

NPI 1649290289

Primary specialty

Procedural Dermatology Physician

Niche

679 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

722 9% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 664

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Procedural Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Procedural Dermatology Physician share within Connecticut

1. Procedural Dermatology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Procedural Dermatology Physician share within Connecticut

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ERIC THOMAS, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Procedural Dermatology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Procedural Dermatology Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Procedural Dermatology Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

ERIC THOMAS, M.D. is a Procedural Dermatology Physician provider practicing in MIDDLETOWN, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1649290289. 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.

ERIC THOMAS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Procedural Dermatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 11 S MAIN ST, MIDDLETOWN, CT, 06457, with a listed phone of (860) 347-4555. NPI 1649290289 was issued on 07/19/2006. 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 722 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 284 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $812K in drug spend, split 24% brand-name and 76% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Procedural Dermatology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 679 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 664 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

11 S MAIN ST
MIDDLETOWN, CT 06457

Provider Details

NPI 1649290289
Specialty Procedural Dermatology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/19/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ERIC 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.

MIDDLESEX DERMATOLOGY, LLC
MIDDLETOWN, CT

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 ERIC THOMAS, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.9K

Largest payer

ABBVIE 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ERIC THOMAS, M.D. — brand share 24.0%
Specialty average (est.)

24% brand-name claims vs 76% generic, on 722 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.

722
Total Claims
$812K
Total Drug Cost
284
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
809
Total Day Supply
20,221
Brand vs Generic
24% brand / 76% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$791K
Generic Drug Cost
$21K
Antibiotic Claims
37

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.18
Gender Split
46% female / 54% male
Age Distribution
<65: 17, 65-74: 132, 75-84: 94, 85+: 41

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Ketoconazole
116
Triamcinolone Acetonide
71
Fluocinonide
47
Clobetasol Propionate
44
Silver Sulfadiazine
44
Dupixent Pen
Dupilumab
38
Clindamycin Phosphate
31
Betamethasone Diprop Augmented
Betamethasone/Propylene Glyc
30
Jublia
Efinaconazole
27
Ciclopirox
Ciclopirox Olamine
25

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

Procedural Dermatology Physician Overview

How ERIC THOMAS, M.D. fits within the Procedural Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

679
Procedural Dermatology Physician Providers in US
48
States with Procedural Dermatology Physician
664
Avg Claims per Provider

ERIC THOMAS, M.D.'s 722 claims are above the specialty average of 664.

Nearby Procedural Dermatology Physician Providers in Connecticut

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

Compare Procedural Dermatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ERIC THOMAS, M.D.'s specialty?
ERIC THOMAS, M.D. specializes in Procedural Dermatology Physician and practices in MIDDLETOWN, Connecticut. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ERIC THOMAS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ERIC THOMAS, M.D. wrote 722 Medicare Part D claims totaling $812K in drug costs for 284 beneficiaries.
What is ERIC THOMAS, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
ERIC THOMAS, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ERIC THOMAS, M.D. located?
ERIC THOMAS, M.D. is located at 11 S MAIN ST, MIDDLETOWN, CT, 06457. Phone: (860) 347-4555.
What is ERIC THOMAS, M.D.'s NPI number?
ERIC THOMAS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649290289, issued on 07/19/2006.
Does ERIC THOMAS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ERIC THOMAS, M.D.'s prescribing is 24% brand-name and 76% generic drugs by claim count, with $791K in brand drug costs.
How many Procedural Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 679 Procedural Dermatology Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Procedural Dermatology Physician provider writes 664 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ERIC THOMAS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ERIC THOMAS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketoconazole, Triamcinolone Acetonide, Fluocinonide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ERIC THOMAS, M.D. accept Medicare?
ERIC THOMAS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 722 Part D claims and 284 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ERIC THOMAS, M.D.'s credentials?
ERIC THOMAS, M.D.'s NPI is 1649290289 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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