2026 NPPES data Integrative Medicine Physician NPI 1518929967 MD
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KENNETH THUNDER, MD

Integrative Medicine Physician in RENO, Nevada. 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 · 93 beneficiaries · Integrative Medicine Physician avg: 873
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$285.67
11 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KENNETH THUNDER, MD is a Integrative Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in RENO, Nevada with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 93 beneficiaries — 5% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $285.67 across 11 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KENNETH THUNDER, MD filed 1,059 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across RENO, Nevada. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KENNETH THUNDER, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/03/2006

NPI 1518929967

Primary specialty

Integrative Medicine Physician

Rare

142 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,059 21% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 873

Specialty distribution in Nevada

How Integrative Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Nevada providers

Nevada providers

Integrative Medicine Physician share within Nevada

1. Integrative Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Integrative Medicine Physician share within Nevada

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Integrative Medicine 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.

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KENNETH THUNDER, MD is a Integrative Medicine Physician provider practicing in RENO, Nevada, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1518929967. 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.

KENNETH THUNDER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Integrative Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 6548 S MCCARRAN BLVD STE A, RENO, NV, 89509, with a listed phone of (775) 336-1256. NPI 1518929967 was issued on 04/03/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what THUNDER 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 1,059 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 93 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $58K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 25.1%. 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.

Integrative Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 142 enrolled providers across 37 states and an average of 873 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

6548 S MCCARRAN BLVD STE A
RENO, NV 89509

Provider Details

NPI 1518929967
Specialty Integrative Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/03/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KENNETH THUNDER, 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.

THUNDER PAIN MANAGEMENT PC
RENO, NV

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 KENNETH THUNDER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$286

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 · Generic-heavy

KENNETH THUNDER, MD — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 1,059 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.

1,059
Total Claims
$58K
Total Drug Cost
93
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,563
Total Day Supply
43,917
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$25K
Generic Drug Cost
$33K
Opioid Claims
266 (25.1% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.46
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male
Age Distribution
<65: 26, 65-74: 43, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
130
Baclofen
82
Oxycodone Hcl
82
Tizanidine Hcl
64
Duloxetine Hcl
51
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
42
Pregabalin
40
Promethazine Hcl
30
Fentanyl
25
Tramadol Hcl
25

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

Integrative Medicine Physician Overview

How KENNETH THUNDER, MD fits within the Integrative Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

142
Integrative Medicine Physician Providers in US
37
States with Integrative Medicine Physician
873
Avg Claims per Provider

KENNETH THUNDER, MD's 1,059 claims are above the specialty average of 873.

Nearby Integrative Medicine Physician Providers in Nevada

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

Compare Integrative Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KENNETH THUNDER, MD's specialty?
KENNETH THUNDER, MD specializes in Integrative Medicine Physician and practices in RENO, Nevada. Credentials: MD.
How much does KENNETH THUNDER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KENNETH THUNDER, MD wrote 1,059 Medicare Part D claims totaling $58K in drug costs for 93 beneficiaries.
Where is KENNETH THUNDER, MD located?
KENNETH THUNDER, MD is located at 6548 S MCCARRAN BLVD STE A, RENO, NV, 89509. Phone: (775) 336-1256.
What is KENNETH THUNDER, MD's NPI number?
KENNETH THUNDER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518929967, issued on 04/03/2006.
Does KENNETH THUNDER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KENNETH THUNDER, MD's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $25K in brand drug costs.
Does KENNETH THUNDER, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, KENNETH THUNDER, MD had 266 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 25.1%.
How many Integrative Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 142 Integrative Medicine Physician providers across 37 states in the US. The average Integrative Medicine Physician provider writes 873 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KENNETH THUNDER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KENNETH THUNDER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Baclofen, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KENNETH THUNDER, MD accept Medicare?
KENNETH THUNDER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,059 Part D claims and 93 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KENNETH THUNDER, MD's credentials?
KENNETH THUNDER, MD's NPI is 1518929967 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

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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