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Dr. Karl Thomas, MD
Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Internal Medicine Physician · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Winston Salem, NC
- NPI 1255329108
- Accepts Medicare
- 31 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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Medical Center Blvd
Winston Salem, NC 271570001
(336) 716-2255
fax (336) 716-3202
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 18, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 1995 — 31 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RP1001X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- North Carolina #2016-01177 · Iowa #32457
- Medicaid
- IA #0197087
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1255329108. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,099
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$46,430
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
94729 |
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases | 270 | 236 | $42 | |
94726 |
Test to determine lung volumes using sensors | 213 | 189 | $37 | |
94060 |
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration | 176 | 159 | $25 | |
94010 |
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume | 175 | 152 | $16 | |
94618 |
Test for exercise-induced lung stress | 65 | 64 | $11 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 53 | 30 | $203 | |
94727 |
Test to determine lung volumes using gas dilution or washout | 40 | 40 | $30 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 23 | 16 | $75 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 23 | 17 | $114 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 22 | 17 | $121 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 12 peers in Winston Salem Pulmonary Disease Physician, average services per provider: 76. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
147
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$26,400
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stiolto Respimat (Tiotropium Br/Olodaterol Hcl) | Brand | 23 | 0 | $11,436 |
| Incruse Ellipta (Umeclidinium Bromide) | Brand | 21 | 0 | $8,051 |
| Azithromycin | Generic | 19 | 0 | $421 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 13 | 0 | $455 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 13 | 0 | $13 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 12 | 0 | $153 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 12 | 0 | $33 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 12 | 0 | $38 |
| Anoro Ellipta (Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Tr) | Brand | 11 | 0 | $5,476 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | Generic | 11 | 0 | $324 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Karl Thomas's medical specialty?
Dr. Karl Thomas practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in Winston Salem, NC.
Where does Dr. Karl Thomas practice?
Dr. Karl Thomas practices at Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC 271570001. Office phone: 3367162255.
What is Dr. Karl Thomas's NPI?
Dr. Karl Thomas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255329108, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karl Thomas accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karl Thomas accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karl Thomas commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases (HCPCS 94729); Test to determine lung volumes using sensors (HCPCS 94726); Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration (HCPCS 94060). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.