Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Thoms, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Niantic, CT

  • NPI 1194987883
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 23 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
11 Industrial Park RD
Niantic, CT 063571210
(860) 889-7345
Additional location
82 New Park Ave
North Franklin, CT 062541807
Mailing address
82 New Park Ave
North Franklin, CT 062541807

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 28, 2022
Year of graduation
2003 — 23 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Connecticut #047870

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1194987883. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,892
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$293,196
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 582 316 $38
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 348 187 $33
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and 137 126 $55
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 118 108 $94
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 112 102 $133
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 102 64 $70
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg 97 42 $7
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 82 79 $1,358
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 68 67 $186
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis 53 52 $1,359

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Niantic Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 167. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$2,037
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medacta USA, INC. 1 $2,000.00
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, INC. 1 $36.86

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$2,000
Food and Beverage
$37

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,134
Patients
942
Total drug cost
$94,278
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 159 156 $2,336
Dexamethasone Generic 149 138 $1,118
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 136 102 $1,020
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 132 127 $78,306
Diazepam Generic 117 87 $443
Baclofen Generic 114 96 $799
Celecoxib Generic 101 82 $3,679
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 70 62 $541
Meloxicam Generic 40 20 $234
Amoxicillin Generic 31 18 $37

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Richard Thoms's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Thoms practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Niantic, CT.
Where does Dr. Richard Thoms practice?
Dr. Richard Thoms practices at 11 Industrial Park RD, Niantic, CT 063571210. Office phone: 8608897345.
What is Dr. Richard Thoms's NPI?
Dr. Richard Thoms's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194987883, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Thoms accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Thoms accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Thoms commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (HCPCS 73564); X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (HCPCS 73502); Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and (HCPCS G0180). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.