Thomas Bales, PA-C
NPI 1649766114 · Physician Assistant · Providence, RI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Bales, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Providence, RI (NPI 1649766114).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649766114
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA58355 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
7 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 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Lorazepam | 52 |
| Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hclbrand: Buprenorphine-Naloxone | 41 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 29 |
| Lithium Carbonate | 27 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 23 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 21 |
| Vortioxetine Hydrobromidebrand: Trintellix | 20 |
| Lamotrigine | 19 |
| Sertraline Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,380 across 40 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
- 2018-07-07
- Last updated
- 2020-09-25
- Certified
- 2020-09-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Bales's NPI number?
- Thomas Bales's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649766114, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Bales's specialty?
- Thomas Bales is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Thomas Bales located?
- Thomas Bales's practice location on file with NPPES is 345 Blackstone Blvd, Providence, RI 02906-4800.
- What is Thomas Bales's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Bales is (401) 455-6200.
- Does Thomas Bales accept Medicare?
- Thomas Bales is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Bales's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Bales's NPI (1649766114) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-09-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.