Paul Thompson, MD
NPI 1427058577 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Brainerd, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Thompson, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Brainerd, MN (NPI 1427058577).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427058577
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 43808 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
697 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 195 | $86 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 126 | $68 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 102 | $123 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 37 | $36 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 36 | $55 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 132 | 110 |
| Meloxicam | 55 | 30 |
| Ibuprofen | 48 | 43 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 30 | 20 |
| Prednisone | 27 | 26 |
| Hydroxyzine Pamoate | 19 | — |
| Cephalexin | 15 | 12 |
| Gabapentin |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-07-29
- Last updated
- 2018-08-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Thompson's NPI number?
- Paul Thompson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427058577, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Thompson's specialty?
- Paul Thompson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Thompson located?
- Paul Thompson's practice location on file with NPPES is 2014 S 6th St, Brainerd, MN 56401.
- What is Paul Thompson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Thompson is (218) 829-7812.
- Does Paul Thompson accept Medicare?
- Paul Thompson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Thompson's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Thompson's NPI (1427058577) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-08-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.