NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1144258526 MD
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Specialist in Alabaster, Alabama.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 69,567 in Specialist, 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
892
Medicare Part D claims · 162 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Thomas Paul, MD filed 892 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Specialist in Alabaster, Alabama, prescribing 91% generic.
- 892
- Part D claims, 2024
- 91%
- generic prescribing
- ≥72nd
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Thomas Paul, MD
Bare NPI registry listing — limited federal enrichment beyond basic enumeration. Verify all credentials with official sources.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1144258526), first enumerated 06/28/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 892 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1144258526 · Specialist
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MEGA · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1144258526
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MEGA 70K Specialist
- RX-LIGHT 892
- BOOK-LIGHT 638 in Alabama
- PHOTO-ENUM Jeffrey Olin, D.O. · 2006
Thomas Paul, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
892 ≥ 72nd percentile 72% 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
What does the federal data show about Thomas Paul, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Specialist
Medicare Part D claims
892 41% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Specialist compares to other specialties among Alabama providers
Board certification
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1144258526 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Specialist |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/28/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Thomas Paul, MD - brand share 9.0%
Specialist average
9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 892 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.
892
Total Claims
$84K
Total Drug Cost
162
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 2,400.133
- Total Day Supply
- 71,779
- Brand vs Generic
- 9% brand / 91% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $68K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $16K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 77.5 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.33
- Gender Split
- 43% female / 57% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Thomas Paul, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
128 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
79 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
79 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
64 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
54 claims
- Carvedilol
Carvedilol
52 claims
- Metoprolol Tartrate 43
Metoprolol Tartrate
43 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium 39
Atorvastatin Calcium
39 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 128 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 79 |
| Lisinopril | 79 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 64 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 54 |
| Carvedilol | 52 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 43 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 39 |
| Losartan Potassium | 39 |
| Atenolol | 25 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Specialist Overview
How Thomas Paul, MD fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.
69,567
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,524
Avg Claims per Provider
Thomas Paul, MD's 892 claims are below the specialty average of 1,524.
Nationwide Specialist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Paul, both outside Alabama so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Specialist Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Paul.
One of 638 Specialist providers enrolled in Alabama, 5 are shown here.
Dr. William Abernathy
M.D.
Montgomery, AL
Dr. Bernard Abi-Saleh
MD
Mobile, AL
Dr. Charles Adams
M.D.
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Mark Addison
M.D.
Cullman, AL
Dedrick Agee
Hoover, AL
Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Paul, MD's specialty? ▼
Thomas Paul, MD specializes in Specialist and practices in Alabaster, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does Thomas Paul, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Thomas Paul, MD wrote 892 Medicare Part D claims totaling $84K in drug costs for 162 beneficiaries.
Where is Thomas Paul, MD located? ▼
Thomas Paul, MD is located at 606 1ST ST N, Alabaster, AL, 35007. Phone: (205) 620-4867.
What is Thomas Paul, MD's NPI number? ▼
Thomas Paul, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144258526, issued on 06/28/2006.
Does Thomas Paul, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Thomas Paul, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $68K in brand drug costs.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 69,567 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,524 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Thomas Paul, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Thomas Paul, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clopidogrel, Amlodipine Besylate, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Thomas Paul, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Thomas Paul, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 892 Part D claims and 162 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Thomas Paul, MD's credentials? ▼
Thomas Paul, MD's NPI is 1144258526 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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