Thomas Lechner, MD
NPI 1053377556 · Family Medicine Physician · Watertown, SD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Lechner, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Watertown, SD (NPI 1053377556).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053377556
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4213 (SD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
110 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 37 | $8 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 22 | $8 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 20 | $112 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 19 | $122 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 12 | $77 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$122 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 139 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 216 | 43 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 198 | 32 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 197 | 33 |
| Omeprazole | 183 | 34 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 180 | 29 |
| Metformin Hcl | 170 | 27 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$29 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-24
- Last updated
- 2012-05-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Lechner's NPI number?
- Thomas Lechner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053377556, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Lechner's specialty?
- Thomas Lechner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Lechner located?
- Thomas Lechner's practice location on file with NPPES is 506 1st Ave Se, Watertown, SD 57201-4402.
- What is Thomas Lechner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Lechner is (605) 886-8482.
- Does Thomas Lechner accept Medicare?
- Thomas Lechner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Lechner's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Lechner's NPI (1053377556) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-05-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.