Physician Profile
Richard J. Thoms, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Thoms
Based in Niantic, CT, Richard J. Thoms, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopaedic surgery. Richard graduated from Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University in 2003. Medicare claims data shows Richard provided 1,831 services to 1,277 patients. The services billed most often include x-ray of knee, 4 or more views, x-ray of hip, 2-3 views, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Contact Information
- (860) 889-7345
- Email not available
Practice Locations
11 INDUSTRIAL PARK RD
Niantic, CT 06357
82 New Park Ave
North Franklin, CT 06254
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery 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
- Arthritis
- Carpal tunnel
- Rotator cuff tear
- Sciatica
- Torn Achilles tendon
- Torn ACL
- Torn meniscus
Elbow, hand, and wrist
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Golfer's elbow
- Tennis elbow
- Trigger finger
- Wrist fracture
Foot and ankle
- Ankle fracture
- Ankle sprain
- Heel pain
Hip
- Hip labral tear
- Lateral hip pain and trochanteric bursitis
Shoulder
- Broken collarbone
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder impingement
- Dislocated joint
Sports and soft tissue
- Stress fracture
Trauma and bone
- Bone fractures
- Osteoporosis
Foot & Ankle
- Bunions
Spine
- Herniated disc
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Achilles tendon repair
- ACL reconstruction
- Carpal tunnel surgery
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
Evaluation and nonsurgical
- Cast placement and management
Arthroscopy
- Hip arthroscopy
- Rotator cuff repair
- Shoulder arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Hammertoe Surgery
Foot and ankle
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle fusion
- Bunion surgery
Hand & Wrist
- De Quervain's Release
Hand and upper extremity
- Cubital tunnel decompression
- Dupuytren contracture surgery
- Trigger finger release
Injections & Non-Surgical
- Knee Joint Injection
- PRP Injection
Injections & pain relief
- Cortisone Shot for Joint Pain
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
- Kneecap Stabilization Surgery
- Meniscus Surgery
Shoulder surgery
- Shoulder labrum repair
Trauma & Fractures
- Broken Hip Surgery
- Hardware Removal Surgery
Trauma and fixation
- Open reduction and internal fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,831 services · 1,277 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
79 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
66 |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
46 |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
376 |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
253 |
| X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views | Imaging | 73522 |
26 |
| Device supply with scheduled recording and transmission for remote monitoring of musculoskeletal system, per 30 days | Treatment | 98977 |
190 |
| Set-up and patient education for remote monitoring of therapy | Treatment | 98975 |
25 |
| Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | Drug given | J0702 |
139 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
202 |
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 orthopaedic surgeons at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2003 at Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 8
Providers in CT who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Richard J. Thoms specialize in?
Richard J. Thoms is an orthopaedic surgeon in Niantic, CT. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Richard J. Thoms located?
Richard J. Thoms is listed at 11 Industrial Park Rd, Niantic, CT 06357. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Richard J. Thoms's phone number?
The number on file is (860) 889-7345. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Richard J. Thoms?
Richard J. Thoms's National Provider Identifier is 1194987883. 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 Richard J. Thoms train?
Richard J. Thoms attended Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University, graduating in 2003. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Richard J. Thoms have?
Richard J. Thoms has 23 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2003, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Richard J. Thoms do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Richard J. Thoms performs procedures including replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint and replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 4 or more views and x-ray of hip, 2-3 views; provides treatments such as device supply with scheduled recording and transmission for remote monitoring of musculoskeletal system, per 30 days and set-up and patient education for remote monitoring of therapy, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Richard J. Thoms's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Richard J. Thoms. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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