Medicare Enrolled

Dr. William Thibault, MD

Thoracic Surgery · Orange, CA
Practice pattern: Cardiac Surgery — Surgically focused practice
Low-engagement
1310 W. STEWART DRIVE, Orange, CA 92868
7149972224
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1417981929 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Thibault

Dr. William Thibault is a thoracic surgery specialist in Orange, CA, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Thibault performed 62 Medicare services across 62 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Thibault received a total of $9,390 from 18 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 101 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in thoracic surgery. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Thibault is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ 62 Medicare services $9,390 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
62
Medicare services
Bottom 19% in CA for thoracic surgery
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
62
Unique beneficiaries
$119
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~3 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Endoscopic vein harvest
A surgical procedure to remove a vein using an endoscope, which is a thin, lighted tube inserted through small incisions.
 20 $5 $20
Left atrial appendage exclusion
Surgical closure of the left atrial appendage of the heart, performed as part of another chest procedure.
 18 $41 $168
Coronary artery bypass graft, 1 artery
Surgical procedure to bypass a blocked coronary artery using a graft from another artery. This restores blood flow to the heart muscle.
 13 $417 $1,874
Coronary artery bypass graft, 2 grafts
A surgical procedure to restore blood flow to the heart by creating bypasses using two vein or artery grafts.
 11 $102 $447
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
38.7% high complexity
0.0% medium
61.3% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$9,390
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,341/year across 7 years
Top 33% in CA for thoracic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
18
Companies
101
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$9,390 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,781
2023
$2,535
2022
$1,005
2021
$1,560
2020
$1,003
2019
$240
2018
$1,266

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
ATRICURE, INC.
$647
ABIOMED
$590
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$138
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$129
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$128
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$128
Abbott Laboratories
$21
Top 3 companies account for 77.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
ATRICURE, INC.
$2,999
Abbott Laboratories
$1,627
ABIOMED
$980
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
$948
AtriCure, Inc.
$662
Medtronic, Inc.
$310
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$271
PFIZER INC.
$226
Baxter Healthcare
$223
ZOLL Medical Corporation
$196
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$183
Artivion, Inc.
$181
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$129
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$128
Amgen Inc.
$125
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$120
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$49
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$32
Top 3 companies account for 59.7% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(9124) LM Undivided · 2ND GEN CENTRIMAG PRIMARY CONSOLE · ACT Plus · ALPHAVAC · ANGIOVAC · ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION SYSTEM · ATRICURE ATRICLIP LAA EXCLUSION · ATRICURE CRYOICE CRYOABLATION SYSTEM (CRYO2) · ATRICURE CRYOICE CRYOSPHERE CRYOABLATION SYSTEM · ATRICURE CRYOSURGICAL SYSTEM · AVALUS · Amplia MRI · Assure WCD · AtriCure AtriClip LAA Exclusion System · BIOMEDICUS · COSEAL · CardioMEMS HF System · CentriMag · EDWARDS INTUITY Elite valve system · ELIQUIS · ENDURANT IIS · ENTRESTO · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYS · EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX · EPIC · Epic Stented Tissue Valve · FLOSEAL · GORE TAG Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis · HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Device · INSPIRIS RESILIA AORTIC VALVE · Impella · LifeVest · MC3 NAUTILUS(TM) ECMO OXYGENATOR · MITRIS RESILIA Mitral Valve · ON-X AORTIC HEART VALVE WITH CONFORM-X SEWING RING AND EXTENDED HOLDER · Repatha · SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA · SYNERGY ABLATION SYSTEM · Trifecta GT Tissue Heart Valve
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

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Geographic Context

Thoracic surgerists within 10 mi
63
Per 100K population
2.0
County median income
$113,702
Nearest hospital
PROVIDENCE ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment ✓ PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data ✓ Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments ✓ Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Thibault is a cardiac surgery specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Thibault experienced with endoscopic vein harvest?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Thibault performed 20 endoscopic vein harvest services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Thibault receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Thibault received a total of $9,390 from 18 companies across 101 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Thibault's costs compare to other thoracic surgerists in Orange?
Dr. Thibault's average Medicare payment per service is $119. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Thibault) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →

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About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →