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- 1457 Scott Blvd, Decatur, GA 30030
About Dr. Thomas
Based in Decatur, GA, John W. Thomas, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. John graduated from Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn RSV University in 1986. John is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — retina specialist. According to Medicare claims data, John cared for 3,726 Medicare patients across 7,229 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg, and injection, aflibercept, 1 mg. NPI 1811998594 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (404) 292-2500
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1457 SCOTT BLVD
Decatur, GA 30030
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
7,229 services · 3,726 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
781 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
39 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,312 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
902 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
824 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye | Treatment | 92235 |
175 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
106 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
85 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
35 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg | Drug given | J0177 |
1,000 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Decatur 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn RSV University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1986 at Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn RSV University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 8
Providers in GA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does John W. Thomas specialize in?
John W. Thomas is an eye doctor in Decatur, GA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is John W. Thomas located?
John W. Thomas is listed at 1457 Scott Blvd, Decatur, GA 30030. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is John W. Thomas's phone number?
The number on file is (404) 292-2500. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is John W. Thomas's NPI number?
John W. Thomas's National Provider Identifier is 1811998594. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did John W. Thomas train?
John W. Thomas attended Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College of Med of Case Wstn RSV University, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has John W. Thomas been practicing?
John W. Thomas has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does John W. Thomas do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, John W. Thomas performs procedures including injection of drug into eye; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has John W. Thomas confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by John W. Thomas. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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