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2026 NPPES data Interventional Pain Medicine Physician NPI 1790901619 DO
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Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in Owings, Maryland.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,528 in Interventional Pain Medicine 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
925
Medicare Part D claims · 124 beneficiaries · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
87.1/100
▲ 4 pts above national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
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
Joshua Thomas, DO reported a CMS MIPS final score of 87.1/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 925 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 87.1/100
- MIPS score · +4 vs avg
- 925
- Part D claims, 2023
- 97%
- 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.
Joshua Thomas, DO'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 46% higher than 54% of 477,587 scored providers
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Joshua Thomas, DO sits
This provider among interventional pain medicine physician peers
Across the 546 interventional pain medicine physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Joshua Thomas, DO writes more Part D claims than 35% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 70% - placing this provider in the lower-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 interventional pain medicine physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Joshua Thomas, DO. 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 Thomas, DO practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 Thomas, DO?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
925 58% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
87.1/100 4 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Maryland
How Interventional Pain Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Joshua Thomas, DO's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 87.1/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Interventional Pain Medicine Physician) - 87.1/100 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 Thomas, DO appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider holding DO credentials at 1919 SKINNERS TURN RD, Owings, MD, 20736, with a listed phone of (410) 575-3429. NPI 1790901619 was issued on 04/18/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 925 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 124 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $24K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 47.6%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 87.1/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 76.6), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,528 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,197 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 | 1790901619 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Interventional Pain Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | DO |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/18/2007 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
87.1147
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
76.5722
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Individual
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Joshua Thomas, DO - brand share 3.0%
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician average
3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 925 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.
925
Total Claims
$24K
Total Drug Cost
124
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,142
- Total Day Supply
- 31,723
- Brand vs Generic
- 3% brand / 97% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $7K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $17K
- Opioid Claims
- 440 (47.6% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.31
- Gender Split
- 57% female / 43% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Joshua Thomas, DO prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
154 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
117 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
91 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
70 claims
- Morphine Sulfate Er 58
Morphine Sulfate Er
58 claims
- Cyclobenzaprine Hcl 56
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
56 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 43
Tramadol Hcl
43 claims
- Diazepam 38
Diazepam
38 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 154 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 117 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 91 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 70 |
| Morphine Sulfate Er Morphine Sulfate | 58 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 56 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 43 |
| Diazepam | 38 |
| Baclofen | 34 |
| Meloxicam | 31 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Overview
How Joshua Thomas, DO fits within the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
1,528
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
2,197
Avg Claims per Provider
Joshua Thomas, DO's 925 claims are below the specialty average of 2,197.
Nearby Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in Maryland
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maryland, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Thomas.
Dr. Edwin Bellis
M.D.
Salisbury, MD
Dr. Richard Brouillette
DO
Waldorf, MD
Zainab Bundu
Laurel, MD
Dr. Thomas Cestare
MD
Brandywine, MD
Dr. Mark Coleman
MD
Pikesville, MD
Compare Interventional Pain Medicine 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 Maryland medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joshua Thomas, DO's specialty? ▼
Joshua Thomas, DO specializes in Interventional Pain Medicine Physician and practices in Owings, Maryland. Credentials: DO.
How much does Joshua Thomas, DO prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Joshua Thomas, DO wrote 925 Medicare Part D claims totaling $24K in drug costs for 124 beneficiaries.
What is Joshua Thomas, DO's Medicare quality score? ▼
Joshua Thomas, DO has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.1/100 (Quality: 76.6). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Joshua Thomas, DO located? ▼
Joshua Thomas, DO is located at 1919 SKINNERS TURN RD, Owings, MD, 20736. Phone: (410) 575-3429.
What is Joshua Thomas, DO's NPI number? ▼
Joshua Thomas, DO's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790901619, issued on 04/18/2007.
Does Joshua Thomas, DO prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Joshua Thomas, DO's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
Does Joshua Thomas, DO prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Joshua Thomas, DO had 440 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 47.6%.
How many Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,528 Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider writes 2,197 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Joshua Thomas, DO prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Joshua Thomas, DO's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Oxycodone Hcl, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Joshua Thomas, DO accept Medicare? ▼
Joshua Thomas, DO appears in CMS Medicare data with 925 Part D claims and 124 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Joshua Thomas, DO's credentials? ▼
Joshua Thomas, DO's NPI is 1790901619 with credentials DO. 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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