Marsha Thigpen, M.D.
NPI 1518047000 · Internal Medicine Physician · Port Arthur, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Marsha Thigpen, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Port Arthur, TX (NPI 1518047000).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518047000
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- H1224 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 76 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 132 | 54 |
| Gabapentin | 129 | 48 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 128 | 50 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 119 | 35 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 118 | 19 |
| Alprazolam | 111 | 19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$189 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
- 2006-10-17
- Last updated
- 2011-08-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Marsha Thigpen's NPI number?
- Marsha Thigpen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518047000, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Marsha Thigpen's specialty?
- Marsha Thigpen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Marsha Thigpen located?
- Marsha Thigpen's practice location on file with NPPES is 2548 Memorial Blvd, Port Arthur, TX 77640-2825.
- What is Marsha Thigpen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Marsha Thigpen is (409) 983-1161.
- Does Marsha Thigpen accept Medicare?
- Marsha Thigpen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Marsha Thigpen's NPI active?
- Yes — Marsha Thigpen's NPI (1518047000) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-08-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.