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- 2801 Devine St Ste 101, Columbia, SC 29205
About Dr. Thompson
Tab E. Thompson, M.D. practices otolaryngology in Columbia, SC. Tab is a 1989 graduate of Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine. Tab is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology (ent). According to Medicare claims data, Tab cared for 1,312 Medicare patients across 2,834 services. The services billed most often include test for allergy using allergenic extract, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245304468.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (803) 256-7076
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2801 DEVINE ST STE 101
Columbia, SC 29205
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology 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
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,834 services · 1,312 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
176 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
96 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
87 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 31237 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Removal of nasal air passage under lining tissue | Procedure | 30140 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Incision of eardrum with insertion of eardrum tube under local or topical anesthesia | Procedure | 69433 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | Imaging | 70486 |
62 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Test for allergy using allergenic extract | Treatment | 95004 |
660 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens | Treatment | 95165 |
525 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Test to assess middle ear function | Treatment | 92567 |
93 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
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 ENT doctors at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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 — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other ENT doctors in Columbia 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1989 at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 7
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Tab E. Thompson specialize in?
Tab E. Thompson is an ENT doctor in Columbia, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology”.
NPI registry
Where is Tab E. Thompson located?
Tab E. Thompson is listed at 2801 Devine St Ste 101, Columbia, SC 29205. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Tab E. Thompson's phone number?
The number on file is (803) 256-7076. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Tab E. Thompson's NPI number?
Tab E. Thompson's National Provider Identifier is 1245304468. 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 Tab E. Thompson train?
Tab E. Thompson attended Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Tab E. Thompson been practicing?
Tab E. Thompson has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Tab E. Thompson do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Tab E. Thompson performs procedures including diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope, removal of impacted ear wax and diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as ct scan of face without contrast; provides treatments such as test for allergy using allergenic extract and professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Tab E. Thompson confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Tab E. Thompson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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