Christopher Thompson, M.D.
NPI 1225135478 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Lake Charles, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Thompson, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Lake Charles, LA (NPI 1225135478).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1225135478
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 19627 (LA)
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
5,164 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 Report93000 | 1,028 | $13 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 1,025 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 663 | $118 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 604 | $175 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 350 | $64 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 52 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 731 | 232 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 711 | 139 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 524 | 162 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 461 | 132 |
| Ezetimibe | 367 | 120 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 297 | 79 |
| Carvedilol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$272 across 14 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
Additional practice locations (4)
- 122 W 4th StDequincy, LA 70633-3508Phone: (337) 494-3278Fax: (337) 494-3240
- 109 W 4th StDeridder, LA 70634-4849Phone: (337) 494-3278Fax: (337) 494-3240
- 1322 Elton Rd Ste PJennings, LA 70546-4100Phone: (337) 494-3278Fax: (337) 494-3240
- 913 E Kent DrSulphur, LA 70663-5007Phone: (337) 527-3610Fax: (337) 527-6063
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-20
- Last updated
- 2022-04-28
- Certified
- 2022-04-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Thompson's NPI number?
- Christopher Thompson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225135478, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Thompson's specialty?
- Christopher Thompson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Thompson located?
- Christopher Thompson's practice location on file with NPPES is 1717 Oak Park Blvd Fl 2, Lake Charles, LA 70601-8990.
- What is Christopher Thompson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Thompson is (337) 494-3278.
- Does Christopher Thompson accept Medicare?
- Christopher Thompson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Thompson's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Thompson's NPI (1225135478) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-04-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.