2026 NPPES data Medical Oncology Physician NPI 1225134075 M.D.
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MELANIE THOMAS, M.D.

Medical Oncology Physician in GREER, South Carolina. 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
769
Medicare Part D claims · 118 beneficiaries · Medical Oncology Physician avg: 689
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$424.95
18 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MELANIE THOMAS, M.D. filed 769 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Oncology Physician in GREER, South Carolina, prescribing 81% generic.

769
Part D claims, 2023
81%
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.

MELANIE THOMAS, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

769 Top 29% higher than 71% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). This entry sits in this band. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MELANIE THOMAS, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — 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 MELANIE THOMAS, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/16/2006

NPI 1225134075

Primary specialty

Medical Oncology Physician

Niche

3,792 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

769 12% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 689

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Medical Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Medical Oncology Physician share within South Carolina

1. Medical Oncology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Medical Oncology Physician share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

MELANIE THOMAS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Oncology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2759 S HIGHWAY 14, GREER, SC, 29650, with a listed phone of (864) 849-9701. NPI 1225134075 was issued on 09/16/2006. 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 769 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 118 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.4 million in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 13.8%. 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.

Medical Oncology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,792 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 689 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

2759 S HIGHWAY 14
GREER, SC 29650

Provider Details

NPI 1225134075
Specialty Medical Oncology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/16/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MELANIE 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.

DEAN HEALTH SYSTEMS INC
MADISON, 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 MELANIE THOMAS, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$425

Largest payer

Aveo Pharmaceuticals, 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

MELANIE THOMAS, M.D. — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 769 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.

769
Total Claims
$1.4M
Total Drug Cost
118
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
886
Total Day Supply
21,120
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$948K
Generic Drug Cost
$416K
Opioid Claims
106 (13.8% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.59
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What MELANIE THOMAS, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Anastrozole
73
Prochlorperazine Maleate
67
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
53
Ondansetron Hcl
48
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
47
Eliquis
Apixaban
37
Prednisone
34
Dexamethasone
33
Oxycodone Hcl
29
Abiraterone Acetate
26

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

Medical Oncology Physician Overview

How MELANIE THOMAS, M.D. fits within the Medical Oncology Physician landscape nationally.

3,792
Medical Oncology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Medical Oncology Physician
689
Avg Claims per Provider

MELANIE THOMAS, M.D.'s 769 claims are above the specialty average of 689.

Nearby Medical Oncology Physician Providers in South Carolina

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

Compare Medical Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELANIE THOMAS, M.D.'s specialty?
MELANIE THOMAS, M.D. specializes in Medical Oncology Physician and practices in GREER, South Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MELANIE THOMAS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MELANIE THOMAS, M.D. wrote 769 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.4M in drug costs for 118 beneficiaries.
Where is MELANIE THOMAS, M.D. located?
MELANIE THOMAS, M.D. is located at 2759 S HIGHWAY 14, GREER, SC, 29650. Phone: (864) 849-9701.
What is MELANIE THOMAS, M.D.'s NPI number?
MELANIE THOMAS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225134075, issued on 09/16/2006.
Does MELANIE THOMAS, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MELANIE THOMAS, M.D.'s prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $948K in brand drug costs.
Does MELANIE THOMAS, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, MELANIE THOMAS, M.D. had 106 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 13.8%.
How many Medical Oncology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,792 Medical Oncology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Medical Oncology Physician provider writes 689 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MELANIE THOMAS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MELANIE THOMAS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Anastrozole, Prochlorperazine Maleate, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MELANIE THOMAS, M.D. accept Medicare?
MELANIE THOMAS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 769 Part D claims and 118 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELANIE THOMAS, M.D.'s credentials?
MELANIE THOMAS, M.D.'s NPI is 1225134075 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.
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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