Thomas Hobby, DO
NPI 1497749733 · Internal Medicine Physician · Valdosta, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Hobby, DO is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Valdosta, GA (NPI 1497749733).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497749733
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 048647 (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
4,545 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 | 1,077 | $85 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 982 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 575 | $120 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 456 | $2 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 347 | $77 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 340 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 162 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 642 | 146 |
| Losartan Potassium | 480 | 122 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 427 | 105 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 398 | 84 |
| Omeprazole | 388 | 88 |
| Potassium Chloride | 372 | 70 |
| Simvastatin | 321 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$113 across 5 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
- 2005-09-01
- Last updated
- 2008-10-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Hobby's NPI number?
- Thomas Hobby's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497749733, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Hobby's specialty?
- Thomas Hobby is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Hobby located?
- Thomas Hobby's practice location on file with NPPES is 3207 Country Club Dr, Valdosta, GA 31605-1029.
- What is Thomas Hobby's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Hobby is (229) 242-8480.
- Does Thomas Hobby accept Medicare?
- Thomas Hobby is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Hobby's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Hobby's NPI (1497749733) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-10-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.