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Active NPI 1003843749 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. James Patrick Thomson , MD

Anesthesiology • Decatur, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Thomson, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Decatur, GA. With approximately 35 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1991, Dr. Thomson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2701 N DECATUR RD.

Dr. Thomson is affiliated with Piedmont Anesthesia Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope, anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope, injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve). Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2701 N Decatur Rd

Decatur, GA 300335918

Telephone 6785141991
Fax 6785141992
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Dekalb Medical Center, Inc. Facility NPI 1093716979

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Alabama School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1991

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Decatur, GA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
35 Yrs +8.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 26.3 Yrs
State Avg: 25.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
25 Specialists

Practicing in Decatur, GA (1464 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
95.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Thomson (35 Years) 35 Yrs
Decatur Specialty Average (26.3 Years) 26.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope
58 57 $1365.34 $65.07
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope
42 42 $1543.52 $72.16
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)
19 19 $1458.55 $61.27
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement
19 19 $3359.49 $162.75
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope
16 16 $3565.53 $179.04
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope
15 15 $1662.25 $81.64
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement
13 12 $3268.24 $164.44

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License GA 036304

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
000657841C (GA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Piedmont Anesthesia Llc

1133 Eagles Landing Pkwy, Stockbridge, GA 302815085

Phone: 8002421131

Piedmont Anesthesia Llc

1968 Peachtree Rd Nw, Atlanta, GA 303091281

Phone: 4043511745

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners
Andrew Beeson , PAAA

Anesthesiologist Assistant

NPI 1053358838
Bradley Maxwell , PAA

Anesthesiologist Assistant

NPI 1104866250
Ron Mcdaniel , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1114967148

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

NPI 1124056601

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1134138746

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Margaret Mcdaniell , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1144267964

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active February 20, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 20, 2013

Registered at 2701 N DECATUR RD, DECATUR, GA 300335918 (Tel: 6785141991)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 20, 2013

Registered at PO BOX 551420, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 333551420 (Tel: 8002433839)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 20, 2013

Recorded as JAMES THOMSON, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 20, 2013

Anesthesiology (License #036304 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 27, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1003843749
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 27, 2006
Last Update: February 20, 2013
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 551420

Fort Lauderdale, FL 333551420

Phone: 8002433839

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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