2026 NPPES data Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician NPI 1972769008 MD
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THOMAS SYNEK, MD

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician in THE WOODLANDS, Texas. 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
477
Medicare Part D claims · 51 beneficiaries · Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$543.74
23 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

THOMAS SYNEK, MD filed 477 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician in THE WOODLANDS, Texas, prescribing 95% generic.

477
Part D claims, 2023
95%
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.

THOMAS SYNEK, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

477 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

THOMAS SYNEK, 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 SYNEK, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/29/2008

NPI 1972769008

Primary specialty

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician

Niche

1,626 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

477 66% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,401

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician share within Texas

1. Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

THOMAS SYNEK, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3281 COLLEGE PARK DR STE 150, THE WOODLANDS, TX, 77384, with a listed phone of (281) 419-5993. NPI 1972769008 was issued on 07/29/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SYNEK 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 477 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 51 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $34K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 50.7%. 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.

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,626 enrolled providers across 50 states and an average of 1,401 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

3281 COLLEGE PARK DR STE 150
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77384

Provider Details

NPI 1972769008
Specialty Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/29/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where THOMAS SYNEK, 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.

THOMAS SYNEK MD PLLC
SPRING, TX

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 SYNEK, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$544

Largest payer

Medtronic, 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.

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to THOMAS SYNEK, MD. To verify THOMAS SYNEK, MD's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

THOMAS SYNEK, MD — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 477 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.

477
Total Claims
$34K
Total Drug Cost
51
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
499
Total Day Supply
13,413
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$16K
Generic Drug Cost
$18K
Opioid Claims
242 (50.7% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.67
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male
Age Distribution
<65: 17, 65-74: 23, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What THOMAS SYNEK, MD 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
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
112
Buprenorphine-Naloxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
55
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
55
Tizanidine Hcl
44
Tramadol Hcl
42
Gabapentin
31
Methocarbamol
16
Suboxone
Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl
13
Zolpidem Tartrate
13
Methadone Hcl
12

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

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Overview

How THOMAS SYNEK, MD fits within the Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician landscape nationally.

1,626
Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Providers in US
50
States with Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician
1,401
Avg Claims per Provider

THOMAS SYNEK, MD's 477 claims are below the specialty average of 1,401.

Nearby Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Providers in Texas

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SYNEK.

Compare Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is THOMAS SYNEK, MD's specialty?
THOMAS SYNEK, MD specializes in Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician and practices in THE WOODLANDS, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does THOMAS SYNEK, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, THOMAS SYNEK, MD wrote 477 Medicare Part D claims totaling $34K in drug costs for 51 beneficiaries.
Where is THOMAS SYNEK, MD located?
THOMAS SYNEK, MD is located at 3281 COLLEGE PARK DR STE 150, THE WOODLANDS, TX, 77384. Phone: (281) 419-5993.
What is THOMAS SYNEK, MD's NPI number?
THOMAS SYNEK, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972769008, issued on 07/29/2008.
Does THOMAS SYNEK, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
THOMAS SYNEK, MD's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $16K in brand drug costs.
Does THOMAS SYNEK, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, THOMAS SYNEK, MD had 242 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 50.7%.
How many Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,626 Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider writes 1,401 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does THOMAS SYNEK, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, THOMAS SYNEK, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Buprenorphine-Naloxone, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does THOMAS SYNEK, MD accept Medicare?
THOMAS SYNEK, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 477 Part D claims and 51 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify THOMAS SYNEK, MD's credentials?
THOMAS SYNEK, MD's NPI is 1972769008 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

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.
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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