Kenneth Thunder, MD
NPI 1518929967 · Pain Medicine Physician · Reno, NV
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kenneth Thunder, MD is a Pain Medicine Physician provider in Reno, NV (NPI 1518929967).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518929967
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 8854 (NV)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
1,817 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 559 | $124 |
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis, Each Additional Hour96366 | 438 | $20 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 187 | $174 |
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis, 1 Hour Or Less96365 | 151 | $61 |
| Injection Into Tendon at Attachment to Bone Or Muscle20551 | 120 | $28 |
| Injection Into Tendon Or Ligament20550 | 118 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 126 | 28 |
| Gabapentin | 121 | 30 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 69 | 15 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 48 | 18 |
| Baclofen | 45 | 13 |
| Fentanyl | 44 | — |
| Tramadol Hcl | 43 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$286 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
- 2006-04-03
- Last updated
- 2025-10-01
- Certified
- 2025-10-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kenneth Thunder's NPI number?
- Kenneth Thunder's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518929967, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kenneth Thunder's specialty?
- Kenneth Thunder is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kenneth Thunder located?
- Kenneth Thunder's practice location on file with NPPES is 6548 S Mccarran Blvd Ste a, Reno, NV 89509-6150.
- What is Kenneth Thunder's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kenneth Thunder is (775) 336-1256.
- Does Kenneth Thunder accept Medicare?
- Kenneth Thunder is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kenneth Thunder's NPI active?
- Yes — Kenneth Thunder's NPI (1518929967) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.