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Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Rachel Thompson, AGACNP

Pain Medicine · Webster, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
220 E MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, Webster, TX 77598
8329309001
In practice since 2020 (6 years)
NPI: 1699314716 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. Thompson 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. Thompson

Dr. Rachel Thompson is a pain medicine in Webster, TX, with 6 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Thompson performed 4,860 Medicare services across 1,439 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Thompson received a total of $5,135 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 102 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pain 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. Thompson 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.

✓ 6 years in practice▲ Top 23% volume in TX$ $5,135 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,860
Medicare services
Top 23% in TX for pain medicine
1,439
Unique beneficiaries
$45
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~810 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
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity1,805$53$227
Joint lubricant injection (GenVisc)1,550$5$25
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity388$79$324
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)370$82$335
Initial hospital admission, high complexity224$116$635
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity189$89$435
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)168$1$5
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)81$58$229
Joint injection, major joint67$50$187
Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles18$38$200
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 ↗
$5,135
Total received (2020-2024)
Avg $1,027/year across 5 years
Top 40% in TX for pain medicine
15
Companies
102
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
$5,135 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,385
2023
$398
2022
$3,103
2021
$235
2020
$15

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
MML US, Inc.
$1,777
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,178
PAINTEQ LLC
$684
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$617
Nalu Medical, Inc.
$228
Medtronic, Inc.
$205
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$171
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$156
Allergan, Inc.
$26
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$21
Nevro Corp.
$20
Amgen Inc.
$18
BIODELIVERY SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
$15
ABBVIE INC.
$13
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$6
Top 3 companies account for 70.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BELBUCA · BOTOX · Belbuca · EVENITY · Evoke · Evoke SCS · General - Pain Management · General - Therapies · LUTONIX · Nalu Neurostimulation System · Omnia · PAINTEQ · ReActiv8 · SYNCHROMEDII · Spectra WaveWriter · Superion Indirect Decompression System · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · mild Device Kit
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 $106 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Pain Medicines within 10 mi
15
Per 100K population
0.3
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE CLEAR LAKE
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. Thompson is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 23% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement.

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. Thompson experienced with hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Thompson performed 1,805 hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 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. Thompson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Thompson received a total of $5,135 from 15 companies across 102 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. Thompson's costs compare to other pain medicines in Webster?
Dr. Thompson's average Medicare payment per service is $45. 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. Thompson) 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 →