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2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1144453242 MD
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Otolaryngology Physician in Fridley, Minnesota.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 10,893 in Otolaryngology 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
543
Medicare Part D claims · 199 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
MIPS score
86.5/100
▲ 3 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$21.06
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Joshua Thom, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 86.5/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 543 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 86.5/100
- MIPS score · +3 vs avg
- 543
- 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.
Joshua Thom, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
87 Top 48% higher than 52% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Joshua Thom, MD sits
This provider among otolaryngology physician peers
Across the 3,669 otolaryngology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Joshua Thom, MD writes more Part D claims than 57% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 60% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one otolaryngology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Joshua Thom, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Joshua Thom, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 3 hospital affiliations - 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 Joshua Thom, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Otolaryngology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
543 7% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
86.5/100 3.4 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Minnesota
How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Joshua Thom, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otolaryngology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 86.5/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) - 86.5/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Joshua Thom, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Otolaryngology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 6401 UNIVERSITY AVE NE, Fridley, MN, 55432, with a listed phone of (763) 586-5923. NPI 1144453242 was issued on 08/24/2009.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 543 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 199 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $19K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 86.5/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 82.6, Cost 68), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,893 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 509 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 | 1144453242 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Otolaryngology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/24/2009 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
86.5167
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
82.5912
Quality
67.965
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Joshua Thom, MD 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.
According to CMS billing records, Joshua Thom, MD is affiliated with 3 Medicare-billing facilities across 2 states.
Fairview Clinics
Blaine, MN
Fairview Express Care
Andover, MN
St. Croix Regional Medical Center
Saint Croix Falls, WI
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 Joshua Thom, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$21
Largest payer
GENZYME 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.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
543
Total Claims
$19K
Total Drug Cost
199
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 644
- Total Day Supply
- 13,371
- Generic Drug Cost
- $18K
- Opioid Claims
- 12 (2.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 58
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.22
- Gender Split
- 63% female / 37% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 30, 65-74: 96, 75-84: 53, 85+: 20
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Joshua Thom, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Ipratropium Bromide
Ipratropium Bromide
157 claims
- Omeprazole 46
Omeprazole
46 claims
- Fluticasone Propio… 31
Fluticasone Propionate
31 claims
- Montelukast Sodium 26
Montelukast Sodium
26 claims
- Prednisone 25
Prednisone
25 claims
- Fluocinolone Aceto… 22
Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil
22 claims
- Esomeprazole Magne… 20
Esomeprazole Magnesium
20 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate 18
Doxycycline Hyclate
18 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ipratropium Bromide | 157 |
| Omeprazole | 46 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 31 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 26 |
| Prednisone | 25 |
| Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil | 22 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 20 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 18 |
| Ofloxacin | 17 |
| Gabapentin | 15 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Otolaryngology Physician Overview
How Joshua Thom, MD fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.
10,893
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider
Joshua Thom, MD's 543 claims are above the specialty average of 509.
Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in Minnesota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Thom.
Dr. Hisham Abdou
MD
Rochester, MN
Dr. David Abraham
MD
Thief River Falls, MN
Dr. Benjamin Addicks
M.D.
Woodbury, MN
Dr. Saad Ahmed
MD
Rochester, MN
Dr. Yasmina Ahmed
M.D.
Blaine, MN
Compare Otolaryngology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- 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 Minnesota medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joshua Thom, MD's specialty? ▼
Joshua Thom, MD specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in Fridley, Minnesota. Credentials: MD.
How much does Joshua Thom, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Joshua Thom, MD wrote 543 Medicare Part D claims totaling $19K in drug costs for 199 beneficiaries.
What is Joshua Thom, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Joshua Thom, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 86.5/100 (Quality: 82.6, Cost: 68). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Joshua Thom, MD located? ▼
Joshua Thom, MD is located at 6401 UNIVERSITY AVE NE, Fridley, MN, 55432. Phone: (763) 586-5923.
What is Joshua Thom, MD's NPI number? ▼
Joshua Thom, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144453242, issued on 08/24/2009.
Does Joshua Thom, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Joshua Thom, MD had 12 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.2%.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 10,893 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 509 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Joshua Thom, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Joshua Thom, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ipratropium Bromide, Omeprazole, Fluticasone Propionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Joshua Thom, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Joshua Thom, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 543 Part D claims and 199 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Joshua Thom, MD's credentials? ▼
Joshua Thom, MD's NPI is 1144453242 with credentials MD. 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.
- 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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