Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jeffrey Thomas, M.D.
Hematology & Oncology · Lavonia, GA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Thomas
Dr. Jeffrey Thomas is a hematology & oncology specialist in Lavonia, GA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Thomas performed 151,312 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Thomas received a total of $13,576 from 80 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 712 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. 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.
✓ 20 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 4% volume in GA
$13,576 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗151,312
Medicare services
Top 4% in GA for hematology & oncology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$12
Avg. Medicare payment
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron infusion (Feraheme) An injection of ferumoxytol used to treat iron deficiency anemia in patients not on dialysis. |
54,060 | $0 | $4 |
| Pembrolizumab injection (Keytruda) | 13,600 | $41 | $171 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
6,983 | $4 | $22 |
| Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) level test A blood test that measures the amount of lactate dehydrogenase, an enzyme found in many body tissues. It helps assess tissue damage or disease. |
6,954 | $6 | $30 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
6,231 | $10 | $66 |
| Denosumab injection (Prolia/Xgeva) | 6,000 | $18 | $74 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
5,329 | $8 | $38 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
4,886 | $8 | $11 |
| Epoetin alfa injection (Procrit) for anemia An injection of epoetin alfa containing 1000 units for use in patients not on end-stage renal disease (ESRD) dialysis. |
4,240 | $5 | $42 |
| Iron infusion (Monoferric) | 4,100 | $15 | $80 |
| Immune globulin infusion (Octagam) This procedure involves the administration of immune globulin medication directly into a vein. It is provided in a non-lyophilized liquid form. |
3,700 | $32 | $124 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
3,230 | $0 | $3 |
| Flow cytometry, additional marker An additional marker is tested during a flow cytometry procedure to analyze DNA or cells. This step adds specific data points to the initial analysis. |
3,151 | $16 | $139 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
2,329 | $13 | $48 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
2,246 | $9 | $38 |
| Iron level test | 2,245 | $6 | $28 |
| Immunoglobulin level test A blood test that measures the level of gammaglobulins, which are immune system proteins. |
2,202 | $9 | $40 |
| 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. |
1,745 | $85 | $418 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
1,554 | $15 | $74 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
1,361 | $14 | $64 |
| Automated red blood cell count An automated laboratory test that measures the number of red blood cells in a blood sample. |
1,329 | $4 | $17 |
| Nephelometry test A laboratory test that uses light scattering to measure the concentration of specific substances in a sample. |
1,252 | $13 | $48 |
| Anti-nausea injection (ondansetron/Zofran) | 936 | $0 | $1 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
848 | $16 | $73 |
| Liver function blood test panel | 743 | $8 | $40 |
| Additional sequential IV infusion, 1 hour or less This code represents an additional intravenous infusion administered sequentially to a primary infusion. It covers the administration time of one hour or less. |
637 | $20 | $237 |
| 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. |
605 | $60 | $283 |
| Fluorouracil injection, 500 mg Administration of a 500 mg dose of fluorouracil medication via injection. |
587 | $2 | $6 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
566 | $9 | $39 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
515 | $8 | $48 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
509 | $7 | $29 |
| Blood creatinine level test A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine, a waste product from muscle wear and tear, to help assess kidney function. |
470 | $5 | $22 |
| Total cortisol level test A blood test that measures the total amount of cortisol hormone in your body. Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. |
449 | $16 | $57 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
449 | $10 | $78 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
371 | $89 | $589 |
| Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) level test A blood test that measures the level of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) protein. This test is used to monitor certain types of cancer. |
353 | $19 | $82 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 352 | $18 | $79 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
217 | $29 | $128 |
| Basic blood chemical test (calcium, ionized) A blood test that measures basic chemical levels, specifically including calcium and ionized calcium. |
214 | $13 | $48 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
204 | $1 | $7 |
| Normal saline infusion, 500 ml Administration of sterile normal saline solution through an intravenous line. This procedure involves the infusion of a 500 ml unit of the solution. |
198 | $1 | $5 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
197 | $43 | $289 |
| Carboplatin chemotherapy injection, 50 mg Administration of a 50 mg dose of carboplatin, a chemotherapy medication, via injection. |
186 | $2 | $11 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
158 | $1 | $2 |
| Immunologic analysis for detection of tumor antigen, quantitative; ca 125 | 140 | $20 | $90 |
| Flow cytometry DNA or cell analysis, first marker A laboratory test that uses a laser to analyze cells or DNA by detecting a specific marker on the cell surface or within the cell. |
137 | $50 | $245 |
| Zoledronic acid injection, 1 mg An injection of zoledronic acid administered at a dose of 1 mg. |
137 | $6 | $45 |
| CA 19-9 tumor antigen test A blood test that measures the level of CA 19-9, a substance that can be found in the blood of some people with cancer. This quantitative analysis detects and measures the specific tumor antigen. |
136 | $20 | $90 |
| Additional hour of intravenous infusion This code represents each additional hour of intravenous infusion beyond the initial hour for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis. |
118 | $14 | $73 |
| Normal saline infusion, 1000 cc Administration of 1000 cc of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater solution. |
118 | $2 | $9 |
| Subcutaneous or intramuscular chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering anti-cancer hormonal medication through an injection into the tissue under the skin or into a muscle. |
114 | $23 | $116 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
113 | $5 | $20 |
| Intravenous drug injection A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance directly into a vein. |
112 | $25 | $151 |
| Intravenous infusion of new drug or substance, 1 hour or less This procedure involves administering a new medication or substance directly into a vein through an existing access site. The infusion is completed within one hour or less. |
108 | $44 | $254 |
| Injection, fosnetupitant 235 mg and palonosetron 0.25 mg | 105 | $332 | $2,115 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
104 | $3 | $12 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
101 | $20 | $115 |
| Immunologic analysis for detection of tumor antigen, quantitative; ca 15-3 | 83 | $20 | $73 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
83 | $11 | $68 |
| Unclassified drug A medication that does not fit into standard HCPCS or CPT classification categories. |
77 | $0 | $2 |
| Intravenous hydration infusion, 31-60 minutes Administration of fluids into a vein to maintain hydration. This procedure involves an infusion lasting between 31 and 60 minutes. |
71 | $23 | $152 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan that uses dye to create detailed images of the abdomen and pelvis. This imaging test helps doctors examine internal organs and structures in these areas. |
69 | $153 | $1,123 |
| CT scan of chest with contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest using a contrast dye to enhance the visibility of internal structures. |
67 | $75 | $748 |
| Free T3 thyroid hormone test A blood test that measures the level of free triiodothyronine (T3) hormone in your body. This helps assess how well your thyroid gland is functioning. |
62 | $17 | $73 |
| Prolonged intravenous chemotherapy administration This procedure involves the administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein over an extended period. |
60 | $87 | $571 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 21-30 minutes A telephone conversation with a physician lasting between 21 and 30 minutes. This code covers the time spent discussing medical matters over the phone. |
60 | $88 | $386 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 56 | $146 | $709 |
| 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. |
55 | $59 | $253 |
| Concurrent intravenous infusion Administration of medication or fluid into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis while another infusion is being given. |
52 | $14 | $69 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test A blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube to detect inflammation in the body. This specific method is performed manually rather than using an automated machine. |
46 | $4 | $15 |
| Urine total protein level A laboratory test that measures the total amount of protein present in a urine sample. |
41 | $4 | $21 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
38 | $10 | $34 |
| 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. |
38 | $125 | $495 |
| Prothrombin time test (blood clotting) A laboratory test that measures how long it takes for blood to clot. This procedure evaluates the body's coagulation process. |
37 | $4 | $17 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
35 | $39 | $147 |
| Lipase level test A blood test that measures the amount of lipase, a fat-digesting enzyme, in your body. |
33 | $7 | $30 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
31 | $63 | $266 |
| Prolonged office E/M service, first 15 minutes This code is used for additional time spent by a physician beyond the maximum required time of a primary office or outpatient evaluation and management service. It is billed in 15-minute increments based on total time spent on the date of the primary service. |
21 | $20 | $108 |
| Direct bilirubin level test A blood test that measures the amount of direct bilirubin in your body. Direct bilirubin is the form of the waste product processed by the liver. |
20 | $5 | $24 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
20 | $62 | $354 |
| Respiratory virus test for SARS-CoV-2, influenza A/B, and RSV A laboratory test that detects the presence of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), influenza A, influenza B, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in an upper respiratory specimen. |
18 | $140 | $499 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest area that uses X-rays to create detailed images without the use of contrast dye. |
18 | $56 | $598 |
| 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. |
18 | $113 | $562 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
16 | $29 | $58 |
| 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. |
15 | $123 | $706 |
| Reticulated platelet measurement A blood test that measures the level of young, newly formed platelets in the body. |
14 | $34 | $125 |
| Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration A procedure to remove a small sample of bone marrow and liquid for laboratory testing. The sample is analyzed to help diagnose various medical conditions. |
12 | $124 | $569 |
| Multiplex PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A and B A laboratory test that uses a multiplex amplified probe technique to detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) and influenza virus types A and B in a single sample. |
12 | $140 | $499 |
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. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
42.1% high complexity
20.1% medium
37.7% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$13,576
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,939/year across 7 years
Top 24% in GA for hematology & oncology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
80
Companies
712
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,380
2023
$2,317
2022
$2,020
2021
$2,608
2020
$774
2019
$1,508
2018
$1,970
Payments by company (2024)
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$237
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$165
ABBVIE INC.
$160
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$149
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$120
Celgene Corporation
$106
GENZYME CORPORATION
$98
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$91
PFIZER INC.
$86
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$86
Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation
$78
Genentech USA, Inc.
$75
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$71
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$71
Lilly USA, LLC
$65
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$62
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$43
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$43
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation
$42
Eisai Inc.
$42
SERVIER PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$41
Exelixis Inc.
$38
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
$37
Genmab U.S., Inc.
$32
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$32
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$31
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$26
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$26
Acrotech Biopharma Inc.
$23
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$23
Incyte Corporation
$23
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$21
SOBI, INC
$20
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.
$20
Legend Biotech USA Inc.
$19
ADC Therapeutics America, Inc.
$18
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$16
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Aveo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$15
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 23.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,016
Genentech USA, Inc.
$632
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$578
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$566
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$542
GENZYME CORPORATION
$508
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$495
Incyte Corporation
$437
Amgen Inc.
$434
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$417
PFIZER INC.
$412
Exelixis Inc.
$394
Seagen Inc.
$373
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$368
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$364
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$359
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$358
Celgene Corporation
$342
AbbVie Inc.
$213
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$206
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$205
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$201
Lilly USA, LLC
$197
Eisai Inc.
$192
ABBVIE INC.
$185
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.
$166
Epizyme, Inc.,
$156
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$155
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$150
Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation
$142
Seattle Genetics, Inc.
$138
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$126
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$122
Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.
$122
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$122
Octapharma USA, Inc.
$117
EISAI INC.
$116
Clovis Oncology, Inc.
$107
Stemline Therapeutics Inc.
$102
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$80
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$79
TerSera Therapeutics LLC
$78
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$76
PUMA BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
$74
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$74
Array BioPharma Inc.
$74
Coherus Biosciences Inc.
$71
Pharmacyclics LLC, an AbbVie Company
$64
TESARO, Inc.
$64
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$59
SERVIER PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$58
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$58
AbbVie, Inc.
$55
Kite Pharma, Inc.
$49
Puma Biotechnology, Inc.
$45
PharmaEssentia USA Corporation
$42
ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC
$42
Verastem, Inc.
$42
AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$41
CTI BioPharma Corp.
$40
MorphoSys, US Inc.
$39
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$38
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
$37
Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.
$35
Genmab U.S., Inc.
$32
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$30
Aveo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$29
EMD Serono, Inc.
$23
Acrotech Biopharma Inc.
$23
SOBI, INC
$20
TAIHO ONCOLOGY, INC.
$20
Legend Biotech USA Inc.
$19
ADC Therapeutics America, Inc.
$18
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$17
Servier Pharmaceuticals LLC
$16
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$14
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$14
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Acceleron Pharma, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 16.4% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADAKVEO · ADCETRIS · AFINITOR · AKYNZEO · ALIMTA · ALOXI · AYVAKIT · Abraxane · Alecensa · Auryxia · Avastin · BELEODAQ · BESREMI · BLENREP · BRAFTOVI · BRUKINSA · Balversa · Bavencio · Braftovi · CABLIVI · CABOMETYX · CALQUENCE · CERDELGA · COSELA · CYRAMZA · Cabometyx · Columvi · Copiktra · DARZALEX · DOPTELET · ELITEK · ELREXFIO · ENHERTU · EPKINLY · ERBITUX · ERLEADA · Enhertu · Epkinly · FERAHEME · FOTIVDA · FOUNDATIONONE · Fabhalta · GAUCHER-DISEASE · GAVRETO · GAZYVA · GILOTRIF · HEMLIBRA · IBRANCE · ICLUSIG · IMBRUVICA · IMFINZI · INJECTAFER · INLYTA · INREBIC · Imbruvica · Itovebi · JAKAFI · JEMPERLI · KANJINTI · KEYTRUDA · KISQALI · KRAZATI · Kadcyla · Kyprolis · LENVIMA · LIBTAYO · LONSURF · LUMAKRAS · LUTATHERA · LYNPARZA · Lenvima · Lunsumio · MEKINIST · MONJUVI · MVASI · MYRISK · NERLYNX · NINLARO · Neulasta · Nexavar · Nplate · Nubeqa · OCTAGAM IMMUNE GLOBULIN (HUMAN) · OJJAARA · ONUREG · OPDUALAG · Onivyde · Orserdu · PADCEV · PEMAZYRE · PIQRAY · PROMACTA · Perjeta · Phesgo · Pomalyst · QINLOCK · REBLOZYL · ROLVEDON · Reblozyl · Rezlidhia · Rubraca · SARCLISA · SCEMBLIX · SHINGRIX · SOMATULINE DEPOT · SPRYCEL · Stivarga · TAGRISSO · TALVEY · TASIGNA · TAZVERIK · TECENTRIQ · TIBSOVO · TUKYSA · Tavalisse · Tazverik · Tibsovo · Trodelvy · ULTOMIRIS · Udenyca · VELCADE · VENCLEXTA · VERZENIO · VOTRIENT · VYXEOS · Venclexta · Vitrakvi · Vonjo · XALKORI · XPOVIO · XTANDI · Xermelo · Yescarta · ZEJULA · ZEPZELCA · ZYKADIA · clonoSEQ
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Geographic Context
Hematology & oncology specialists in nearby ZIP areas
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County median income
$52,264
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
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Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | 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 mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 4% in GA), with 20 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 iron infusion (feraheme)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Thomas performed 54,060 iron infusion (feraheme) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Thomas receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Thomas received a total of $13,576 from 80 companies across 712 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. 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 hematology & oncology specialists in Lavonia?
Dr. Thomas's average Medicare payment per service is $12. 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?
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This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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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