Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Paul Thompson, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Brainerd, MN

  • NPI 1427058577
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 30 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2014 S 6Th St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 829-7812
fax (218) 829-9751
Mailing address
400 E 3Rd St McL2Cred
Duluth, MN 558051951

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 30, 2018
Year of graduation
1996 — 30 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Minnesota #43808
Medicaid
MN #694428100

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1427058577. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,922
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$82,862
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg 720 11 $9
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg 445 80 $7
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 177 139 $87
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 126 99 $124
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 114 80 $67
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 44 27 $26
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 42 31 $37
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 37 37 $160
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 34 34 $105
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 33 32 $36

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 106. This provider delivers 18× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
327
Patients
231
Total drug cost
$2,610
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 125 101 $564
Meloxicam Generic 52 30 $584
Ibuprofen Generic 37 30 $468
Prednisone Generic 28 27 $264
Hydroxyzine Pamoate Generic 25 17 $143
Tramadol Hcl Generic 20 15 $55
Celecoxib Generic 14 0 $271
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 14 11 $76
Gabapentin Generic 12 0 $184

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Paul Thompson's medical specialty?
Dr. Paul Thompson practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Brainerd, MN.
Where does Dr. Paul Thompson practice?
Dr. Paul Thompson practices at 2014 S 6Th St, Brainerd, MN 56401. Office phone: 2188297812.
What is Dr. Paul Thompson's NPI?
Dr. Paul Thompson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427058577, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paul Thompson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Paul Thompson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Paul Thompson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (HCPCS J7325); Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (HCPCS J0702); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.