NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Otology & Neurotology Physician NPI 1245304468 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Tab Thompson, M.D.
Otology & Neurotology Physician in Columbia, South Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 334 in Otology & Neurotology 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.
Federal data, no proprietary rating.
We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
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
78.9/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$219.55
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
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
Tab Thompson, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 78.9/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 406 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 78.9/100
- 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
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Tab Thompson, M.D. sits
This provider among otology & neurotology physician peers
Across the 133 otology & neurotology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Tab Thompson, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 58% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 47% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one otology & neurotology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Tab Thompson, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 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 averagePrimary specialty
Otology & Neurotology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
406 1% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
78.9/100 4.2 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in South Carolina
How Otology & Neurotology Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Tab Thompson, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otology & Neurotology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 78.9/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Otology & Neurotology Physician) - 78.9/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Tab Thompson, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an 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.
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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 78.9/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 91.5, Cost 47.4), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Otology & Neurotology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 334 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
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%
Otology & Neurotology Physician average
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
- Azelastine Hcl
Azelastine Hcl
118 claims
- Prednisone 42
Prednisone
42 claims
- Omeprazole 38
Omeprazole
38 claims
- Fluticasone Propio… 36
Fluticasone Propionate
36 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul… 24
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
24 claims
- Montelukast Sodium 19
Montelukast Sodium
19 claims
- Ipratropium Bromide 17
Ipratropium Bromide
17 claims
- Levofloxacin 15
Levofloxacin
15 claims
| 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.
More Otology & Neurotology Physician in SC →
All providers in South Carolina →
Compare specialties →
Otology & Neurotology Physician Overview
How Tab Thompson, M.D. fits within the Otology & Neurotology Physician landscape nationally.
334
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.
Dr. Benjamin Paysinger
M.D.
Columbia, SC
Dr. Habib Rizk
M.D
Charleston, SC
Dr. Frank Warder
M.D.
Columbia, SC
Dr. Brent Wilkerson
M.D.
Greenville, SC
Compare Otology & Neurotology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the South Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Otology & Neurotology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
Medicare Part D and MIPS figures describe practice patterns in federal programs only, they are not quality ratings, and PlainDoctor does not rate, rank, or recommend providers.
Healthcare Guides
Learn more about finding, verifying, and understanding healthcare providers.
How to Find a Doctor
Step-by-step guide to choosing a provider
Verify Credentials
Check NPI, board certification & license status
Medical Specialties Explained
Who treats what and how specialties differ
Understanding Medicare Claims Data
What prescribing data reveals about a provider
In-Network vs Out-of-Network
How insurance networks affect your costs
Telehealth Guide
Virtual care options and coverage in 2026
Explore South Carolina
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 78.9/100 (Quality: 91.5, Cost: 47.4). 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 334 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
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.
- 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
Every figure on PlainDoctor is rendered directly from the federal CMS NPPES registry, Medicare Part D, MIPS, and Open Payments records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of May 2026.