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2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1891765152 MD
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Family Medicine Physician in Sequim, Washington.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 147,760 in Family Medicine 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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 565 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
81/100
▼ 3 pts below national avg 83.5 · Above neutral
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Thomas Michels, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 7,138 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 81/100
- MIPS score · -3 vs avg
- 7K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 88%
- 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.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1891765152 · Family Medicine Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MEGA · MIPS-INLINE · RX-MID · BOOK-MID · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1891765152
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MEGA 148K Family Medicine
- MIPS-INLINE 81/100
- RX-MID 7,138
- BOOK-MID 5,197 in Washington
- PHOTO-FINISH Blair Funk · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Michels · this p…
Michels · this provider
81 MIPS pts
- Barbara Aguilar …
Barbara Aguilar Espinoza
81 MIPS pts
- Blair Funk · near
Blair Funk
81 MIPS pts
- Mark Rosengren ·…
Mark Rosengren
81 MIPS pts
- Erica Ruiz · near
Erica Ruiz
81 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Thomas Michels, MD's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
81 ≥ 30th percentile 30% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured 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.
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Thomas Michels, MD sits
This provider among family medicine physician peers
Across the 21,266 family medicine physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Thomas Michels, MD writes more Part D claims than 79% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 30% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one family medicine physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Thomas Michels, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Thomas Michels, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 Michels, MD?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Family Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
7,138 109% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
81/100 2.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Washington
How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Thomas Michels, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Medicine Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 81/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
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 | 1891765152 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/26/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
80.9739
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
89.6387
Quality
64.4409
Cost
79
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
License & disciplinary context - Washington WMC 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Thomas Michels, MD. To verify Thomas Michels, MD's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases
WMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Thomas Michels, MD - brand share 12.0%
Family Medicine Physician average
12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 7,138 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.
7,138
Total Claims
$798K
Total Drug Cost
565
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 17,119
- Total Day Supply
- 502,136
- Brand vs Generic
- 12% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $645K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $152K
- Opioid Claims
- 356 (5.0% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 83
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.2 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.04
- Gender Split
- 52% female / 48% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 24, 65-74: 256, 75-84: 204, 85+: 81
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Thomas Michels, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
552 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
307 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
276 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
270 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
231 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate 203
Amlodipine Besylate
203 claims
- Omeprazole 197
Omeprazole
197 claims
- Hydrochlorothiazide 151
Hydrochlorothiazide
151 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 552 |
| Lisinopril | 307 |
| Losartan Potassium | 276 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 270 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 231 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 203 |
| Omeprazole | 197 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 151 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 140 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 138 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Family Medicine Physician Overview
How Thomas Michels, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
147,760
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider
Thomas Michels, MD's 7,138 claims are above the specialty average of 3,418.
Nationwide Family Medicine Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Michels, both outside Washington so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (81 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Washington
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Washington, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Michels.
One of 5,197 Family Medicine Physician providers enrolled in Washington, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Shawn Aaron
MD
Longview, WA
Dr. John Abano
M.D.
Shoreline, WA
Dr. Sarah Abbot
DO
Kirkland, WA
Dr. Arthur Abbott
M.D.
Seattle, WA
Dr. Dale Abbott
MD
Burlington, WA
Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Michels, MD's specialty? ▼
Thomas Michels, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Sequim, Washington. Credentials: MD.
How much does Thomas Michels, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Thomas Michels, MD wrote 7,138 Medicare Part D claims totaling $798K in drug costs for 565 beneficiaries.
What is Thomas Michels, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Thomas Michels, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 81/100 (Quality: 89.6, Cost: 64.4). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Thomas Michels, MD located? ▼
Thomas Michels, MD is located at 800 N 5TH AVE STE 101, Sequim, WA, 98382. Phone: (360) 565-0999.
What is Thomas Michels, MD's NPI number? ▼
Thomas Michels, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891765152, issued on 01/26/2006.
Does Thomas Michels, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Thomas Michels, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $645K in brand drug costs.
Does Thomas Michels, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Thomas Michels, MD had 356 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.0%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 147,760 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Thomas Michels, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Thomas Michels, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Thomas Michels, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Thomas Michels, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 7,138 Part D claims and 565 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Thomas Michels, MD's credentials? ▼
Thomas Michels, MD's NPI is 1891765152 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 (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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