Thomas Whalen, M.D.
NPI 1134120645 · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Albuquerque, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Whalen, M.D. is a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider in Albuquerque, NM (NPI 1134120645).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1134120645
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 97165 (NM)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 29 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 29 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 25 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 22 |
| Buprenorphine Hclbrand: Belbuca | 21 |
| Ibuprofen | 20 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 16 |
| Buprenorphine Hcl | 15 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$56 across 3 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
- 2005-08-09
- Last updated
- 2022-11-02
- Certified
- 2022-11-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Whalen's NPI number?
- Thomas Whalen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134120645, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Whalen's specialty?
- Thomas Whalen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Whalen located?
- Thomas Whalen's practice location on file with NPPES is 3311 Candelaria Rd Ne Ste K, Albuquerque, NM 87107-1952.
- What is Thomas Whalen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Whalen is (505) 246-9190.
- Does Thomas Whalen accept Medicare?
- Thomas Whalen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Whalen's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Whalen's NPI (1134120645) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-11-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.