NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Hematology & Oncology Physician NPI 1760758221 MD
Verify on CMS → Thomas Atkinson, MD
Hematology & Oncology Physician in New Orleans, Louisiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 11,530 in Hematology & Oncology 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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We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 200 beneficiaries · Hematology & Oncology Physician avg: 885
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 20% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$164.98
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Thomas Atkinson, MD filed 1,494 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Hematology & Oncology Physician in New Orleans, Louisiana, prescribing 80% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 80%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥80th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Thomas Atkinson, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1760758221), first enumerated 03/29/2012.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 1,494 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$164.98 in reported industry payments (7 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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Compare Atkinson with other Hematology & Oncology Physician providers
Same primary specialty, same federal CMS NPPES roster.
Also enrolled in Louisiana
- Hossam Abdel-Rahman, MEDIAL DOCTOR Mamou, LA
- Dr. Deborah Abernathy, MD Baton Rouge, LA
- Dr. Bassam Abi-Rached, M.D. Alexandria, LA
- Dr. Sudhir Aggarwal, M.D. Lafayette, LA
- Dr. Heather Alva, MD New Orleans, LA
- Dr. Gerardo Arias, M.D. Thibodaux, LA
Other specialties in New Orleans: Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (1,814) · Mental Health Counselor (850) · Case Manager/Care Coordinator (767) · Clinical Social Worker (631)
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1760758221 · Hematology & Oncology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MID · RX-MID · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1760758221
- ENUM-MID 2012
- TAX-MID 12K Hematology &
- RX-MID 1,494
- BOOK-THIN 139 in Louisiana
- PHOTO-ENUM Wendy Pang, MD · 2012
Thomas Atkinson, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,494 ≥ 80th percentile 80% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Thomas Atkinson, MD 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 Thomas Atkinson, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Hematology & Oncology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,494 69% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Louisiana
How Hematology & Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana 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 Hematology & Oncology 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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1760758221 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Hematology & Oncology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/29/2012 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Thomas Atkinson, MD 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.
Ochsner Clinic LLC
New Orleans, LA
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 Thomas Atkinson, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$165
Largest payer
Daiichi Sankyo 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
Thomas Atkinson, MD - brand share 20.0%
Hematology & Oncology Physician average
20% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 1,494 2024 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 2024.
1,494
Total Claims
$1.7M
Total Drug Cost
200
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,082.967
- Total Day Supply
- 54,377
- Brand vs Generic
- 20% brand / 80% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1.6M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $124K
- Opioid Claims
- 231 (15.5% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 49
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.6 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.58
- Gender Split
- 51% female / 49% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 27, 65-74: 103, 75-84: 59, 85+: 11
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Thomas Atkinson, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
72 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
68 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
46 claims
- Dexamethasone
Dexamethasone
44 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
38 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
37 claims
- Tramadol Hcl
Tramadol Hcl
35 claims
- Hydroxyurea
Hydroxyurea
34 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 72 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 68 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 46 |
| Dexamethasone | 44 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 38 |
| Prednisone | 37 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 35 |
| Hydroxyurea | 34 |
| Ondansetron Odt Ondansetron | 31 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 28 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Hematology & Oncology Physician Overview
How Thomas Atkinson, MD fits within the Hematology & Oncology Physician landscape nationally.
11,530
Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hematology & Oncology Physician
885
Avg Claims per Provider
Thomas Atkinson, MD's 1,494 claims are above the specialty average of 885.
Nationwide Hematology & Oncology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Atkinson, both outside Louisiana so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2012)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Hematology & Oncology Physician Providers in Louisiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Atkinson.
One of 139 Hematology & Oncology Physician providers enrolled in Louisiana, 11 are shown on this page.
Dr. Elpidia Balbastro
M.D.
Opelousas, LA
Dr. Pedro Barata
M.D.
New Orleans, LA
Dr. Brian Barnett
M.D.
Baton Rouge, LA
Heather Barrett
FNP-C
Jefferson, LA
Dr. Kavitha Beedupalli
M.D.
Shreveport, LA
Compare Hematology & Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Atkinson, MD's specialty? ▼
Thomas Atkinson, MD specializes in Hematology & Oncology Physician and practices in New Orleans, Louisiana. Credentials: MD.
How much does Thomas Atkinson, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Thomas Atkinson, MD wrote 1,494 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.7M in drug costs for 200 beneficiaries.
Where is Thomas Atkinson, MD located? ▼
Thomas Atkinson, MD is located at 1514 JEFFERSON HWY, New Orleans, LA, 70121. Phone: (504) 842-3910.
What is Thomas Atkinson, MD's NPI number? ▼
Thomas Atkinson, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760758221, issued on 03/29/2012.
Does Thomas Atkinson, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Thomas Atkinson, MD's prescribing is 20% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.6M in brand drug costs.
Does Thomas Atkinson, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Thomas Atkinson, MD had 231 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 15.5%.
How many Hematology & Oncology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 11,530 Hematology & Oncology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hematology & Oncology Physician provider writes 885 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Thomas Atkinson, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Thomas Atkinson, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Eliquis, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Thomas Atkinson, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Thomas Atkinson, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,494 Part D claims and 200 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Thomas Atkinson, MD's credentials? ▼
Thomas Atkinson, MD's NPI is 1760758221 with credentials MD. 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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