Brian Thomas
NPI 1518101443 · Otolaryngology Physician · Great Falls, MT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Thomas is a Otolaryngology Physician provider in Great Falls, MT (NPI 1518101443).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518101443
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 30348 (MT)
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
17 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
43 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 | 15 | $86 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Voice Box Using a Flexible Endoscope31575 | 14 | $119 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 14 | $157 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $86–$157 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ipratropium Bromide | 28 | 16 |
| Prednisone | 24 | 23 |
| Omeprazole | 21 | 11 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 17 | 16 |
| Mupirocin | 14 | 13 |
| Dexlansoprazolebrand: Dexlansoprazole Dr | 13 | — |
| Methylprednisolone | 13 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$283 across 11 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
- 2009-04-22
- Last updated
- 2014-08-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Thomas's NPI number?
- Brian Thomas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518101443, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Thomas's specialty?
- Brian Thomas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brian Thomas located?
- Brian Thomas's practice location on file with NPPES is 3000 15th Ave S, Great Falls, MT 59405-5240.
- What is Brian Thomas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Thomas is (406) 454-2171.
- Does Brian Thomas accept Medicare?
- Brian Thomas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Thomas's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Thomas's NPI (1518101443) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-08-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.