Dr. Tom Thomas, MD
What this data tells you about Dr. Thomas
Dr. Tom Thomas is an otolaryngology specialist in Morristown, NJ, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Thomas performed 1,153 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 $9,988 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 57 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.
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗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. |
321 | $103 | $363 |
| Flexible laryngoscopy A diagnostic exam of the voice box using a flexible endoscope to visualize the larynx. |
187 | $108 | $416 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 123 | $184 | $691 |
| 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. |
61 | $148 | $494 |
| Complicated wound repair, each additional 5 cm or less This code covers the additional work for repairing a complex wound in specified body areas when the repair extends beyond the initial measurement. It applies to each incremental 5.0 cm or less added to the primary repair length. |
58 | $107 | $486 |
| 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. |
50 | $75 | $247 |
| Incisional biopsy of additional skin growth A surgical procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from an extra skin growth for laboratory examination. |
35 | $26 | $249 |
| Complicated wound repair, 2.6-7.5 cm A complex surgical procedure to close a wound measuring between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters on areas such as the face, neck, hands, or feet. |
34 | $139 | $1,174 |
| Bronchoscopy through tracheostomy Examination of the windpipe and lung airways using a flexible tube with a camera inserted through a permanent opening in the neck. |
26 | $150 | $630 |
| Laryngoscopy with microscope or telescope A diagnostic exam of the voice box using an endoscope equipped with an operating microscope or telescope. |
24 | $82 | $574 |
| Bronchoscopy A diagnostic exam of the lung airways using an endoscope to visually inspect the inside of the lungs and airways. |
22 | $56 | $482 |
| Nasal and throat exam with endoscope A procedure to visually examine the nose and throat using a thin, flexible tube with a camera. This allows for direct visualization of the internal structures of the upper airway. |
22 | $109 | $384 |
| Skin growth biopsy, first lesion A minor surgical procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from a skin growth for laboratory examination. |
21 | $24 | $525 |
| 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. |
20 | $141 | $733 |
| Nasal endoscopy A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages. |
18 | $165 | $813 |
| Sleep apnea endoscopy An examination of the upper airway using an endoscope to evaluate sleep-disordered breathing. |
18 | $84 | $416 |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus using a flexible endoscope through mouth | 17 | $38 | $327 |
| Complicated wound repair of trunk, 2.6-7.5 cm A surgical procedure to close a complex wound on the trunk that measures between 2.6 and 7.5 centimeters in length. |
16 | $109 | $951 |
| Biopsy of back of throat A procedure to remove a small sample of tissue from the back of the throat for laboratory examination. |
15 | $56 | $430 |
| Insertion of hypoglossal nerve neurostimulator electrode and generator and breathing sensor electrode | 15 | $719 | $3,195 |
| Removal of deep neck lymph nodes A surgical procedure to remove deep lymph nodes located in the neck area. |
14 | $312 | $1,907 |
| Fluoroscopic-guided stomach tube insertion A tube is placed into the stomach through the nose or mouth while using live X-ray imaging to guide the procedure. |
13 | $34 | $150 |
| Removal of lymph nodes, muscle, and tissue of neck Surgical removal of lymph nodes, muscle, and tissue from the neck area. |
12 | $1,215 | $6,184 |
| Parathyroid gland removal or exploration A surgical procedure to remove or examine the parathyroid glands. |
11 | $844 | $3,538 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗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.
Payments by company (2024)
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Geographic Context
4.7 mi
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 clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with 20 years of NPI registration.
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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.
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