Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Jerry Thomas, M.D.

Family Medicine · Cape Coral, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1255 VISCAYA PKWY, Cape Coral, FL 33990
2395741988
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1891777090 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Jerry Thomas is a family medicine in Cape Coral, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Thomas performed 13,824 Medicare services across 7,624 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Thomas received a total of $1,003 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 51 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. 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. Thomas is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 1% volume in FL$ $1,003 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
13,824
Medicare services
Top 1% in FL for family medicine
7,624
Unique beneficiaries
$19
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~691 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva)2,100$18$42
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)1,617$48$224
Blood draw (venipuncture)1,261$8$9
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential1,199$8$17
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test1,143$16$36
Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides)1,019$13$29
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel687$10$23
Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring)486$9$21
Annual depression screening369$18$38
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)354$44$152
Creatinine test (kidney function)333$5$11
Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening)327$6$11
Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)159$19$39
Calcium level, total155$5$11
Liver enzyme (sgot), level155$5$11
Liver enzyme (sgpt), level155$5$11
Albumin (protein) level154$5$9
Bilirubin level, total154$5$11
Blood creatinine level154$5$11
Total protein level, blood154$4$8
Urea nitrogen level to assess kidney function, quantitative154$4$8
Flu vaccine administration145$32$38
Blood glucose (sugar) level144$4$8
Flu vaccine, high-dose142$72$80
PSA test (prostate cancer screening)121$18$39
Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, free94$18$39
Free thyroxine (T4) test94$9$19
Vitamin B-12 level test81$15$32
Drug injection, under skin or into muscle77$10$52
Annual wellness visit, follow-up77$53$222
Urinalysis with microscopic exam72$3$7
Uric acid level test69$4$14
Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity59$80$488
Chest X-ray, 2 views43$17$63
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg42$5$11
Vitamin D level test40$29$63
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead36$11$56
Joint injection, major joint31$43$177
Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity29$81$346
New patient office visit (45-59 min)26$94$348
Pneumonia vaccine administration23$32$38
Parathyroid hormone level test20$40$88
Smoking and tobacco use intensive counseling, 4-10 minutes20$15$29
Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit19$55$337
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use17$282$350
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and14$42$150
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.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$1,003
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $167/year across 6 years
Top 35% in FL for family medicine
14
Companies
51
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
$1,003 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$59
2023
$224
2022
$161
2020
$200
2019
$220
2018
$139

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$234
PFIZER INC.
$124
Amgen Inc.
$124
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$88
Abbott Laboratories
$70
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$68
Teleflex LLC
$63
ABBVIE INC.
$48
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$47
AbbVie Inc.
$36
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$33
Horizon Pharma plc
$27
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$22
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$19
Top 3 companies account for 48.0% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANORO · CHANTIX · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EVENITY · FREESTYLE LIBRE 2 · FREESTYLE LIBRE 3 · GARDASIL 9 · ONPATTRO · Ozempic · PENNSAID · PNEUMOVAX 23 · PREVNAR - 13 · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SYNTHROID · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · UBRELVY · UROLIFT · VRAYLAR · XARELTO
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.

Equivalent to $7 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Family Medicines within 10 mi
371
Per 100K population
46.8
County median income
$73,099
Nearest hospital
CAPE CORAL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Thomas is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Thomas experienced with denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Thomas performed 2,100 denosumab injection (prolia/xgeva) 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 $1,003 from 14 companies across 51 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 family medicines in Cape Coral?
Dr. Thomas's average Medicare payment per service is $19. 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 →
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. The Transparency Score measures 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 →