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Active NPI 1811998594 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. John William Thomas , MD

Ophthalmology • Decatur, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. John Thomas, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Decatur, GA. With approximately 40 years of clinical experience since graduating from Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University in 1986, Dr. Thomas delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1457 SCOTT BLVD.

Dr. Thomas maintains professional affiliations with Eye Physicians And Surgeons Pc, Georgia Vision Institute, Gainesville Eye Associates Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg, injection, aflibercept, 1 mg. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1457 Scott Blvd

Decatur, GA 30030

Telephone 4042922500
Fax 4042949361
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University

Graduation Year

1986

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Decatur, GA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
40 Yrs +8.3 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 31.7 Yrs
State Avg: 28.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
24 Specialists

Practicing in Decatur, GA (579 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
56.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Thomas (40 Years) 40 Yrs
Decatur Specialty Average (31.7 Years) 31.7 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
1,312 875 $209.12 $121.48
J0177 Injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg
1,000 44 $796.98 $329.37
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg
968 148 $1944.66 $829.85
92134 Imaging of retina
902 641 $161.36 $38.98
92250 Photography of the retina
824 704 $164.58 $35.66
67028 Injection of drug into eye
781 222 $320.90 $108.43
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
462 357 $220.55 $125.10
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
337 197 $157.98 $89.01
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye
175 173 $322.59 $152.99
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg
151 51 $166.72 $68.19
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
106 105 $196.02 $60.93
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
85 85 $169.15 $34.47
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
39 39 $39.18 $10.25
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
35 35 $147.43 $86.23
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
25 25 $284.92 $163.86
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's
15 13 $34.02 $16.13
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more
12 12 $289.17 $179.10

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License GA 030389

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207WX0107X

State License GA 030389

An ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
00556003D (GA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Georgia Vision Institute

158 Clinic Ave, Carrollton, GA 301174414

Phone: 7708341008

Gainesville Eye Associates Llc

1485 Jesse Jewell Pkwy Ne, Gainesville, GA 305013802

Phone: 7705341711

Eye Physicians And Surgeons Pc

1457 Scott Blvd, Decatur, GA 300301425

Phone: 4042922500

Gainesville Eye Associates Llc

2061 Beverly Rd, Gainesville, GA 305012034

Phone: 7705324444

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 13, 2018

Ophthalmology (License #030389 in GA)

NPI Profile Active April 09, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 09, 2010

Registered at 1457 SCOTT BLVD, DECATUR, GA 30030 (Tel: 4042922500)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 09, 2010

Registered at PO BOX 1798, DECATUR, GA 300311798 (Tel: 4042922500)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 09, 2010

Recorded as JOHN THOMAS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 09, 2010

Ophthalmology (License #030389 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 03, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1811998594
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 03, 2005
Last Update: August 13, 2018
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 1798

Decatur, GA 300311798

Phone: 4042922500

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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