Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Joel Thompson, MD
Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (CMS: Hand Surgery) · Tucson, AZ
- NPI 1730183799
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
- 25 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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5301 E Grant RD Bldg 1
Tucson, AZ 857122805
(520) 784-6200
fax (520) 784-6109 - Mailing address
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Po Box 31630
Tucson, AZ 857511630
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 15, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 2001 — 25 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207XS0106X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Arizona #29611
- Medicaid
- AZ #691114
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1730183799. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
4,401
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$279,999
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 1,888 | 385 | $1 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 443 | 324 | $89 | |
73030 |
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | 414 | 286 | $34 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 316 | 193 | $66 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 305 | 259 | $126 | |
20600 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | 232 | 118 | $52 | |
73130 |
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | 169 | 120 | $36 | |
20550 |
Injection into tendon or ligament | 115 | 79 | $51 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 97 | 97 | $163 | |
20605 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | 79 | 51 | $49 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in Tucson Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 180. This provider delivers 24× the peer median.Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Joel Thompson's medical specialty?
Dr. Joel Thompson practices Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician in Tucson, AZ.
Where does Dr. Joel Thompson practice?
Dr. Joel Thompson practices at 5301 E Grant RD Bldg 1, Tucson, AZ 857122805. Office phone: 5207846200.
What is Dr. Joel Thompson's NPI?
Dr. Joel Thompson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730183799, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joel Thompson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joel Thompson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joel Thompson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (HCPCS 73030). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.