Joseph Thomas, MD
NPI 1245271568 · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Erie, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Thomas, MD is a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider in Erie, PA (NPI 1245271568).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245271568
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD045797L (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
1,168 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 233 | $82 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 179 | $116 |
| Injection of Anesthetic And/Or Steroid Drug Into Sacral Spine Nerve Root Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level64483 | 158 | $250 |
| Injection of Substance Into Lower Spine Canal Using Imaging Guidance62323 | 117 | $228 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 77 | $65 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 61 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 4,508 | 583 |
| Gabapentin | 1,006 | 209 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 776 | 152 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 723 | 176 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 509 | 124 |
| Buprenorphine | 456 | 82 |
| Carisoprodol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$526 across 29 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
- 2006-06-09
- Last updated
- 2022-09-13
- Certified
- 2021-05-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Thomas's NPI number?
- Joseph Thomas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245271568, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Thomas's specialty?
- Joseph Thomas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Thomas located?
- Joseph Thomas's practice location on file with NPPES is 5442 Peach St, Erie, PA 16509-2602.
- What is Joseph Thomas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Thomas is (814) 833-7246.
- Does Joseph Thomas accept Medicare?
- Joseph Thomas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Thomas's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Thomas's NPI (1245271568) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.