Thomas Yates, MD
NPI 1225012446 · Internal Medicine Physician · Toccoa, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Yates, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Toccoa, GA (NPI 1225012446).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1225012446
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 26417 (GA)
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
4,861 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 927 | $119 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 896 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Basic Group of Blood Chemicals (calcium, Total)80048 | 534 | $8 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 387 | $8 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 276 | $10 |
| Kidney Function Blood Test Panel80069 | 207 | $9 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 167 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 710 | 91 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 571 | 158 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 511 | 121 |
| Losartan Potassium | 387 | 87 |
| Lisinopril | 339 | 85 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 274 | 68 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,081 across 60 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
- 2005-12-01
- Last updated
- 2020-10-12
- Certified
- 2020-10-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Yates's NPI number?
- Thomas Yates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225012446, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Yates's specialty?
- Thomas Yates is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Yates located?
- Thomas Yates's practice location on file with NPPES is 58 Big a Rd, Toccoa, GA 30577-6017.
- What is Thomas Yates's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Yates is (706) 886-6819.
- Does Thomas Yates accept Medicare?
- Thomas Yates is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Yates's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Yates's NPI (1225012446) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.