Dr. Richard Thoma, MD
Interventional Pain Management
19+
Years in Practice
Practice Locations
2 locations
Practice location
2151 Old Rocky Ridge Rd, Vestavia Hills, Alabama, 35216
2059891091124
Open directionsCahaba Pain And Spine Care Llc
2010 Patton Chapel Rd, Hoover, Alabama, 35216
(205) 208-9001
About Dr. Richard Thoma
Richard Thoma, MD is a healthcare provider practicing in Birmingham, AL.
Specialty Definition
Interventional Pain Medicine is the discipline of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders principally with the application of interventional techniques in managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, independently or in conjunction with other modalities of treatment.
21
Years Experience
2
Locations
1
States Licensed
Credentials & Board Certifications
Additional Specialties
Primary Specialty
Interventional Pain ManagementCredentials verified via NPI Registry (NPPES)
Education & Training
Medical School
Emory University School Of Medicine
Class of 2005
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 1 state
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 27941 | Anesthesiology | — |
| Alabama | 27941 | Pain Medicine |
Public Data Summary for Dr. Richard Thoma
With 19 years of practice, Dr. Richard Thoma is an established interventional pain management provider, MD, after earning their medical degree at Emory University School Of Medicine in 2005. Dr. currently practices across 2 facilities, including in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437371994, and the profile below combines data from CMS NPPES, Medicare billing records, the HHS OIG exclusion list, and — where available — CMS Open Payments, Medicare Utilization, and Part D prescriber summaries.
CMS Medicare data shows Dr. Richard Thoma as a lower-volume interventional pain management provider, treating approximately 434 Medicare beneficiaries and delivering 4K services in the most recent reporting year. That panel size indicates a smaller, more selective practice pattern.
Under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, CMS reports that Dr. Richard Thoma received $526 in industry payments in 2023. Payments at this scale are typical for most practicing physicians and generally reflect routine educational activities.
Transparency & Safety
Public records from CMS and OIG databases
Industry Payments
$526
Total payments received from pharmaceutical and medical device companies in 2023.
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Opioid Prescribing
This provider has no opioid prescriptions on file in Medicare Part D data.
Insurance & Accessibility
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Richard Thoma
What does Dr. Richard Thoma specialize in?
Dr. Richard Thoma specializes in Interventional Pain Management. Secondary taxonomy filings also list Anesthesiology.
Where does Dr. Richard Thoma practice?
Dr. Richard Thoma practices at in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. Dr. is also affiliated with 1 additional facility, listed below.
Does Dr. Richard Thoma accept Medicare?
CMS records show that Dr. Richard Thoma accepts Medicare assignment. CMS billing data shows 434 Medicare beneficiaries treated in the most recent reporting year.
What is Dr. Richard Thoma's NPI number?
Dr. Richard Thoma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437371994. This is the unique 10-digit number the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services assigns to every practicing US healthcare provider. You can verify this number directly at the NPPES NPI Registry.
How long has Dr. Richard Thoma been practicing?
Dr. Richard Thoma has approximately 19 years of practice experience, having graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine in 2005.