Thomas Pressly, MD
NPI 1588779425 · Rheumatology Physician · Shreveport, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Pressly, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Shreveport, LA (NPI 1588779425).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588779425
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 007744R (LA)
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
19 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
6,057 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 | 1,701 | $82 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 1,497 | $7 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 1,451 | $6 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 467 | $117 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 425 | $74 |
| Red Blood Cell Sedimentation Rate, to Detect Inflammation, Non-Automated |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 41 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 957 | 144 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 616 | 113 |
| Gabapentin | 440 | 97 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 269 | 47 |
| Mycophenolate Mofetil | 251 | 25 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 240 | 57 |
| Meloxicam | 233 | 57 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,309 across 61 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
- 2006-08-20
- Last updated
- 2008-01-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Pressly's NPI number?
- Thomas Pressly's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588779425, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Pressly's specialty?
- Thomas Pressly is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Pressly located?
- Thomas Pressly's practice location on file with NPPES is 2751 Albert L Bicknell Dr, Shreveport, LA 71103-3920.
- What is Thomas Pressly's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Pressly is (318) 635-5682.
- Does Thomas Pressly accept Medicare?
- Thomas Pressly is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Pressly's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Pressly's NPI (1588779425) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-01-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.