2026 NPPES data Otology & Neurotology Physician NPI 1245304468 M.D.
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TAB THOMPSON, M.D.

Otology & Neurotology Physician in COLUMBIA, 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
406
Medicare Part D claims · 202 beneficiaries · Otology & Neurotology Physician avg: 401
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
78.9192/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$219.55
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

TAB THOMPSON, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 78.9192/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 406 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

78.9192/100
MIPS score · -4 vs avg
406
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.

TAB THOMPSON, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

79 27th percentile higher than 27% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

TAB THOMPSON, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 TAB THOMPSON, M.D.?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/20/2006

NPI 1245304468

Primary specialty

Otology & Neurotology Physician

Rare

333 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

406 1% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 401

MIPS final score

78.9192/100 4.180799999999991% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Otology & Neurotology Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Otology & Neurotology Physician share within South Carolina

1. Otology & Neurotology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Otology & Neurotology Physician share within South Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

TAB THOMPSON, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otology & Neurotology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
78.9192/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Otology & Neurotology Physician) — 78.9192/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%78.9%
MIPS final score (Otology & Neurotology Physician) — 78.9192/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

TAB THOMPSON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otology & Neurotology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2801 DEVINE ST STE 101, COLUMBIA, SC, 29205, with a listed phone of (803) 256-7076. NPI 1245304468 was issued on 11/20/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what THOMPSON 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 406 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 202 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $12K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 78.9192/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 91.4569, Cost 47.4403), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Otology & Neurotology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 333 enrolled providers across 46 states and an average of 401 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

2801 DEVINE ST STE 101
COLUMBIA, SC 29205

Provider Details

NPI 1245304468
Specialty Otology & Neurotology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/20/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

78.9192
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
91.4569
Quality
47.4403
Cost
89
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where TAB 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.

CHARLESTON ENT ASSOCIATES, LLC
CHARLESTON, SC

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 TAB THOMPSON, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$220

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

TAB THOMPSON, M.D. — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 406 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.

406
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
202
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
589
Total Day Supply
14,579
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K
Antibiotic Claims
50

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.98
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 29, 65-74: 95, 75-84: 64, 85+: 14

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What TAB THOMPSON, 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
Azelastine Hcl
118
Prednisone
42
Omeprazole
38
Fluticasone Propionate
36
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
24
Montelukast Sodium
19
Ipratropium Bromide
17
Levofloxacin
15
Ofloxacin
15
Mupirocin
14

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

Otology & Neurotology Physician Overview

How TAB THOMPSON, M.D. fits within the Otology & Neurotology Physician landscape nationally.

333
Otology & Neurotology Physician Providers in US
46
States with Otology & Neurotology Physician
401
Avg Claims per Provider

TAB THOMPSON, M.D.'s 406 claims are above the specialty average of 401.

Nearby Otology & Neurotology Physician Providers in South Carolina

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

Compare Otology & Neurotology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TAB THOMPSON, M.D.'s specialty?
TAB THOMPSON, M.D. specializes in Otology & Neurotology Physician and practices in COLUMBIA, South Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does TAB THOMPSON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, TAB THOMPSON, M.D. wrote 406 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for 202 beneficiaries.
What is TAB THOMPSON, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
TAB THOMPSON, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 78.9192/100 (Quality: 91.4569, Cost: 47.4403). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is TAB THOMPSON, M.D. located?
TAB THOMPSON, M.D. is located at 2801 DEVINE ST STE 101, COLUMBIA, SC, 29205. Phone: (803) 256-7076.
What is TAB THOMPSON, M.D.'s NPI number?
TAB THOMPSON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245304468, issued on 11/20/2006.
Does TAB THOMPSON, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
TAB THOMPSON, M.D.'s prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $1K in brand drug costs.
How many Otology & Neurotology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 333 Otology & Neurotology Physician providers across 46 states in the US. The average Otology & Neurotology Physician provider writes 401 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does TAB THOMPSON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, TAB THOMPSON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Azelastine Hcl, Prednisone, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does TAB THOMPSON, M.D. accept Medicare?
TAB THOMPSON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 406 Part D claims and 202 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify TAB THOMPSON, M.D.'s credentials?
TAB THOMPSON, M.D.'s NPI is 1245304468 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.
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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