Joseph Thomas, MD
NPI 1558338582 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Baton Rouge, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Thomas, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Baton Rouge, LA (NPI 1558338582).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558338582
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 14436R (LA)
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
408 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 110 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 70 | $79 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus87426 | 55 | $34 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 45 | $12 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 32 | $165 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 22 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Azithromycin | 39 | 38 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 30 | 30 |
| Prednisone | 30 | 26 |
| Cefdinir | 23 | 23 |
| Mupirocin | 20 | 16 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 17 | 11 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 17 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-08
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Thomas's NPI number?
- Joseph Thomas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558338582, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Thomas's specialty?
- Joseph Thomas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Thomas located?
- Joseph Thomas's practice location on file with NPPES is 3600 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806-3842.
- What is Joseph Thomas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Thomas is (225) 387-7603.
- Does Joseph Thomas accept Medicare?
- Joseph Thomas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Thomas's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Thomas's NPI (1558338582) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.