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SAMUEL THOMAS, PA-C

Surgical Physician Assistant in BOISE, Idaho. 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
37
Medicare Part D claims · 24 beneficiaries · Surgical Physician Assistant avg: 316
Industry payments
$357.83
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SAMUEL THOMAS, PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in BOISE, Idaho with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 37 claims across 24 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $357.83 across 4 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SAMUEL THOMAS, PA-C filed 37 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BOISE, Idaho. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

SAMUEL THOMAS, PA-C at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/19/2017

NPI 1497285688

Primary specialty

Surgical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

16,119 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

37 88% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 316

Specialty distribution in Idaho

How Surgical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Idaho providers

Idaho providers

Surgical Physician Assistant share within Idaho

1. Surgical Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Surgical Physician Assistant share within Idaho

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Surgical Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Surgical Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Surgical Physician Assistant) — 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).

SAMUEL THOMAS, PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider practicing in BOISE, Idaho, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1497285688. 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.

SAMUEL THOMAS, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 6165 W EMERALD ST, BOISE, ID, 83704, with a listed phone of (208) 302-3900. NPI 1497285688 was issued on 06/19/2017. 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 37 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 24 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $358 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 56.8%. 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.

Surgical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,119 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 316 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

6165 W EMERALD ST
BOISE, ID 83704

Provider Details

NPI 1497285688
Specialty Surgical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/19/2017

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SAMUEL THOMAS, PA-C 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.

NW WOUND CARE SPECIALISTS PLLC
COEUR D ALENE, ID
SAINT ALPHONSUS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC
BOISE, ID

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 SAMUEL THOMAS, PA-C. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$358

Largest payer

Integra LifeSciences 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.

37
Total Claims
$358
Total Drug Cost
24
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
39
Total Day Supply
462
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$358
Opioid Claims
21 (56.8% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.29

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
11

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

Surgical Physician Assistant Overview

How SAMUEL THOMAS, PA-C fits within the Surgical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

16,119
Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in US
54
States with Surgical Physician Assistant
316
Avg Claims per Provider

SAMUEL THOMAS, PA-C's 37 claims are below the specialty average of 316.

Nearby Surgical Physician Assistant Providers in Idaho

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

Compare Surgical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAMUEL THOMAS, PA-C's specialty?
SAMUEL THOMAS, PA-C specializes in Surgical Physician Assistant and practices in BOISE, Idaho. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does SAMUEL THOMAS, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SAMUEL THOMAS, PA-C wrote 37 Medicare Part D claims totaling $358 in drug costs for 24 beneficiaries.
Where is SAMUEL THOMAS, PA-C located?
SAMUEL THOMAS, PA-C is located at 6165 W EMERALD ST, BOISE, ID, 83704. Phone: (208) 302-3900.
What is SAMUEL THOMAS, PA-C's NPI number?
SAMUEL THOMAS, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497285688, issued on 06/19/2017.
Does SAMUEL THOMAS, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, SAMUEL THOMAS, PA-C had 21 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 56.8%.
How many Surgical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 16,119 Surgical Physician Assistant providers across 54 states in the US. The average Surgical Physician Assistant provider writes 316 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SAMUEL THOMAS, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SAMUEL THOMAS, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SAMUEL THOMAS, PA-C accept Medicare?
SAMUEL THOMAS, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 37 Part D claims and 24 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SAMUEL THOMAS, PA-C's credentials?
SAMUEL THOMAS, PA-C's NPI is 1497285688 with credentials PA-C. 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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