Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Justin Thomas, MD
Critical Care Medicine · Rancho Mirage, CA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Thomas from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Thomas
Dr. Justin Thomas is a critical care medicine specialist in Rancho Mirage, CA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Thomas performed 2,251 Medicare services across 1,795 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Thomas received a total of $202,461 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 298 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in critical care medicine. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Thomas 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.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 14% volume in CA
$202,461 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,251
Medicare services
Top 14% in CA for critical care medicine
1,795
Unique beneficiaries
$88
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~125 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
579 | $76 | $200 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 min Emergency medical care for a critically ill or injured patient lasting between 30 and 74 minutes. This service involves direct patient care and medical decision making to stabilize the patient. |
238 | $176 | $1,431 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
180 | $99 | $271 |
| Endoscopic needle biopsy of windpipe, airway, or lung A procedure where a needle is inserted through an endoscope to collect tissue samples from the windpipe, airway, or lung. |
96 | $106 | $492 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
96 | $65 | $189 |
| Bronchial irrigation and suction for cell collection This procedure uses an endoscope to flush and suction the lung airways in order to collect cells for testing. |
94 | $13 | $358 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
93 | $116 | $277 |
| Computer-assisted navigation of lung airways This procedure uses computer technology to guide an endoscope through the airways of the lungs for precise navigation. |
89 | $78 | $255 |
| Bronchoscopy with ultrasound and growth treatment A procedure using a flexible tube with a camera and ultrasound to examine the lung airways and treat any growths found. |
87 | $54 | $178 |
| Lung biopsy via endoscope, 1 lobe A procedure to remove a small sample of lung tissue from one lobe using an endoscope for examination. |
76 | $33 | $465 |
| Bronchoscopy with ultrasound and lymph node sampling A procedure using a scope and ultrasound to examine the airways and collect tissue samples from three or more lymph nodes. |
65 | $187 | $647 |
| Ultrasound scan of chest An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the structures inside the chest. |
56 | $23 | $51 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
55 | $104 | $318 |
| Spirometry test before and after medication A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication. |
41 | $8 | $29 |
| Pulmonary gas exchange test A test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases. |
40 | $7 | $18 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 33 | $146 | $423 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
27 | $140 | $527 |
| Lung volume test using sensors A test that measures the amount of air in the lungs using sensors. |
26 | $9 | $27 |
| Insertion of chest tube for lung fluid drainage A procedure to place a tube into the chest cavity to drain excess fluid from around the lungs. |
25 | $164 | $543 |
| Bronchoscopy with ultrasound and lymph node sampling A procedure using an endoscope and ultrasound to examine the lung airways and collect samples from 1 to 2 lymph nodes. |
24 | $124 | $584 |
| Radiologist review of CT-guided needle placement A radiologist reviews the CT imaging used to guide the placement of a needle. |
23 | $58 | $185 |
| Chest fluid aspiration with imaging guidance This procedure involves removing fluid from the chest cavity using imaging technology to guide the needle placement. |
22 | $88 | $1,009 |
| Insertion of non-tunneled central venous catheter A procedure to place a central venous catheter for infusion in patients aged 5 years or older. The catheter is inserted directly into a large vein without being tunneled under the skin. |
22 | $69 | $258 |
| Radiologist review of drainage imaging A radiologist reviews medical images to assess the drainage of fluid. |
19 | $46 | $152 |
| CT scan of chest with contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest using a contrast dye to enhance the visibility of internal structures. |
18 | $39 | $104 |
| Additional lung lobe biopsy via endoscope This procedure involves taking a tissue sample from an additional lobe of the lung using an endoscope. It is performed as an add-on service to a primary biopsy of a different lung lobe. |
17 | $51 | $167 |
| Emergent tracheostomy An emergency procedure to create an opening in the windpipe to insert a breathing tube, guided by an endoscope. |
16 | $116 | $574 |
| Bronchial secretion aspiration via endoscope Removal of initial lung airway secretions using an endoscope. This procedure involves inserting a scope into the airways to clear fluid or mucus. |
15 | $106 | $386 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
15 | $10 | $139 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
15 | $51 | $119 |
| Arterial line insertion A tube is inserted into an artery through the skin to allow for blood sampling or infusion. |
14 | $36 | $116 |
| Lung airway biopsy using endoscope A procedure to remove a small tissue sample from the lung airways using a flexible tube with a camera. The sample is examined to check for disease or abnormalities. |
12 | $65 | $412 |
| Lung lining biopsy via endoscope A procedure to remove a small tissue sample from the lining of the lung using an endoscope for examination. |
12 | $209 | $667 |
| Exercise-induced lung stress test A test performed to evaluate how the lungs function during physical exertion. It helps identify breathing difficulties or lung conditions that occur specifically when exercising. |
11 | $15 | $30 |
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.
1.0% high complexity
22.9% medium
76.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$202,461
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $28,923/year across 7 years
Top 3% in CA for critical care medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
26
Companies
298
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.
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$161,775 (79.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$32,942 (16.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,744 (3.8%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$41,085
2023
$31,709
2022
$55,165
2021
$54,597
2020
$15,218
2019
$2,185
2018
$2,504
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$32,692
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$7,005
Galvanize Therapeutics, Inc
$937
Pulmonx Corporation
$390
Grifols USA, LLC
$23
Baxter Healthcare
$23
Philips North America LLC
$15
Top 3 companies account for 98.9% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Ethicon Inc.
$103,797
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc.
$35,498
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC.
$32,692
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$22,583
Auris Health, Inc.
$2,226
Pulmonx Corporation
$1,424
Noah Medical Corporation
$1,355
Galvanize Therapeutics, Inc
$1,130
Covidien LP
$730
Boston Scientific Corporation
$350
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$195
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$102
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$61
Medtronic, Inc.
$35
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$31
Insmed, Inc.
$30
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$29
La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company
$27
GENZYME CORPORATION
$27
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
$26
Grifols USA, LLC
$23
Baxter Healthcare
$23
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Electromed, Inc.
$17
Imbio Inc.
$15
Philips North America LLC
$15
Top 3 companies account for 84.9% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(8874) inCourage · (9061) SRC Sol Space · ACQUIRE · ALIYA SYSTEM · ANORO · ANORO ELLIPTA · Arikayce · BEVYXXA · BROVANA · CHARTIS CATHETER · DUPIXENT · Da Vinci Surgical System · GENERAL PULMONARY · GIAPREZA · General - Pulmonary · Hillrom - Monarch Airway Clearance System · Imbio Lung Density Analysis · LONHALA MAGNAIR · MONARCH · Monarch · Monarch Platform · NUCALA · OFEV · Olympus Bronchoscopes · Prolastin-C Liquid · Pulmonx Endobronchial Valve EBV · SMARTVEST · SuperDimension · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · ZEPHYR DELIVERY CATHETER · superDimension
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 →
The majority of payments (80%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for critical care medicine in CA.
Geographic Context
Critical care medicines within 10 mi
8
Per 100K population
0.3
County median income
$89,672
Nearest hospital
EISENHOWER MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
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. Thomas is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 14% in CA), with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 3% of CA peers, with 18 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. Thomas experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Thomas performed 579 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Thomas receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Thomas received a total of $202,461 from 26 companies across 298 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. Thomas's costs compare to other critical care medicines in Rancho Mirage?
Dr. Thomas's average Medicare payment per service is $88. 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. Thomas) 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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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.
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