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2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1578590691 M.D.
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Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Hartford, Connecticut.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 24,810 in Cardiovascular Disease 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
924
Medicare Part D claims · 195 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
60%
generic claims · 40% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Paul Thompson, M.D. filed 924 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Hartford, Connecticut, prescribing 60% generic.
- 924
- Part D claims, 2023
- 60%
- 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.
Paul Thompson, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
924 Top 25% higher than 75% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Paul Thompson, 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 Paul Thompson, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Medicare Part D claims
924 70% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Connecticut
How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Cardiovascular Disease Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Paul Thompson, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 80 SEYMOUR STREET, Hartford, CT, 06102, with a listed phone of (860) 545-2880. NPI 1578590691 was issued on 06/26/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 924 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 195 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $791K in drug spend, split 40% brand-name and 60% generic by claim count.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,810 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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 | 1578590691 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Cardiovascular Disease Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/26/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Paul Thompson, 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.
Hartford Hospital
★★★★☆ 4/5
Hartford, CT
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 070025
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Paul Thompson, M.D. - brand share 40.0%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician average
40% brand-name claims vs 60% generic, on 924 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.
924
Total Claims
$791K
Total Drug Cost
195
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,074
- Total Day Supply
- 61,726
- Brand vs Generic
- 40% brand / 60% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $768K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $22K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 73.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.19
- Gender Split
- 43% female / 57% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Paul Thompson, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Ezetimibe
Ezetimibe
140 claims
- Repatha Sureclick
Repatha Sureclick
132 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
95 claims
- Praluent Pen
Praluent Pen
79 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium 44
Atorvastatin Calcium
44 claims
- Jardiance 30
Jardiance
30 claims
- Metformin Hcl 24
Metformin Hcl
24 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate 23
Amlodipine Besylate
23 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Ezetimibe | 140 |
| Repatha Sureclick Evolocumab | 132 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 95 |
| Praluent Pen Alirocumab | 79 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 44 |
| Jardiance Empagliflozin | 30 |
| Metformin Hcl | 24 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 23 |
| Nexletol Bempedoic Acid | 22 |
| Vascepa Icosapent Ethyl | 21 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview
How Paul Thompson, M.D. fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.
24,810
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider
Paul Thompson, M.D.'s 924 claims are below the specialty average of 3,033.
Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Connecticut
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Connecticut, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Thompson.
Dr. Binny Abraham
M.D.
New Haven, CT
Dr. Joseph Abreu
MD
Torrington, CT
Dr. Sneha Agarwalla
MD
Bloomfield, CT
Dr. Elliot Agin
M.D.
Milford, CT
Dr. Keshava Aithal
MD
Middletown, CT
Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paul Thompson, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Paul Thompson, M.D. specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in Hartford, Connecticut. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Paul Thompson, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Paul Thompson, M.D. wrote 924 Medicare Part D claims totaling $791K in drug costs for 195 beneficiaries.
Where is Paul Thompson, M.D. located? ▼
Paul Thompson, M.D. is located at 80 SEYMOUR STREET, Hartford, CT, 06102. Phone: (860) 545-2880.
What is Paul Thompson, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Paul Thompson, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578590691, issued on 06/26/2006.
Does Paul Thompson, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Paul Thompson, M.D.'s prescribing is 40% brand-name and 60% generic drugs by claim count, with $768K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 24,810 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Paul Thompson, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Paul Thompson, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ezetimibe, Repatha Sureclick, Rosuvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Paul Thompson, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Paul Thompson, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 924 Part D claims and 195 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Paul Thompson, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Paul Thompson, M.D.'s NPI is 1578590691 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
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.
- 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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