2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1962603084 M.D.
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THOMAS THOMASSON, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in HUNTSVILLE, Alabama. 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 765 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324
Generic prescribing
99%
generic claims · 1% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75.5923/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$444.33
14 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

THOMAS THOMASSON, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75.5923/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 2,150 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

75.5923/100
MIPS score · -8 vs avg
2K
Part D claims, 2023
99%
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 THOMASSON, 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

76 15th percentile higher than 15% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

THOMAS THOMASSON, 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 THOMAS THOMASSON, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/29/2007

NPI 1962603084

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

25,781 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,150 564% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 324

MIPS final score

75.5923/100 7.5077% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within Alabama

1. Orthopaedic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within Alabama

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

THOMAS THOMASSON, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75.5923/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — 75.5923/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75.6%
MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — 75.5923/100 vs national avg 83.1

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 THOMASSON, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 927 FRANKLIN ST SE, HUNTSVILLE, AL, 35801, with a listed phone of (256) 539-2728. NPI 1962603084 was issued on 05/29/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what THOMASSON 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 2,150 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 765 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $32K in drug spend, split 1% brand-name and 99% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 40.0%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75.5923/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 54.9106, Cost 66.2303), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 25,781 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 324 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

927 FRANKLIN ST SE
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801

Provider Details

NPI 1962603084
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/29/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

75.5923
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
54.9106
Quality
66.2303
Cost
97
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where THOMAS THOMASSON, 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.

HH HEALTH SYSTEM - THE ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER LLC
FAYETTEVILLE, TN

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 THOMASSON, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$444

Largest payer

DePuy Synthes Sales 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 · Generic-heavy

THOMAS THOMASSON, M.D. — brand share 1.0%
Specialty average (est.)

1% brand-name claims vs 99% generic, on 2,150 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.

2,150
Total Claims
$32K
Total Drug Cost
765
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,258
Total Day Supply
38,338
Brand vs Generic
1% brand / 99% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$26K
Opioid Claims
861 (40.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
127

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.20
Gender Split
69% female / 31% male
Age Distribution
<65: 128, 65-74: 423, 75-84: 183, 85+: 31

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What THOMAS THOMASSON, M.D. 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
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
451
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
325
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
294
Methylprednisolone
225
Meloxicam
140
Tramadol Hcl
100
Methocarbamol
95
Diclofenac Sodium
87
Mupirocin
50
Amoxicillin
40

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

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview

How THOMAS THOMASSON, M.D. fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

25,781
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
324
Avg Claims per Provider

THOMAS THOMASSON, M.D.'s 2,150 claims are above the specialty average of 324.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in Alabama

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

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is THOMAS THOMASSON, M.D.'s specialty?
THOMAS THOMASSON, M.D. specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in HUNTSVILLE, Alabama. Credentials: M.D..
How much does THOMAS THOMASSON, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, THOMAS THOMASSON, M.D. wrote 2,150 Medicare Part D claims totaling $32K in drug costs for 765 beneficiaries.
What is THOMAS THOMASSON, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
THOMAS THOMASSON, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75.5923/100 (Quality: 54.9106, Cost: 66.2303). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is THOMAS THOMASSON, M.D. located?
THOMAS THOMASSON, M.D. is located at 927 FRANKLIN ST SE, HUNTSVILLE, AL, 35801. Phone: (256) 539-2728.
What is THOMAS THOMASSON, M.D.'s NPI number?
THOMAS THOMASSON, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962603084, issued on 05/29/2007.
Does THOMAS THOMASSON, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
THOMAS THOMASSON, M.D.'s prescribing is 1% brand-name and 99% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
Does THOMAS THOMASSON, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, THOMAS THOMASSON, M.D. had 861 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 40.0%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 25,781 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does THOMAS THOMASSON, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, THOMAS THOMASSON, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Cyclobenzaprine Hcl, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does THOMAS THOMASSON, M.D. accept Medicare?
THOMAS THOMASSON, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,150 Part D claims and 765 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify THOMAS THOMASSON, M.D.'s credentials?
THOMAS THOMASSON, M.D.'s NPI is 1962603084 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

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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