Dr. Derek J. Thomas III, MD
- Medicare services, 2024
- 5,992
- Medicare patients, 2024
- 337
- Part D claims, 2024
- 1,735
- Hospital affiliations
- 2
- Industry payments
- $725,629
- Practice address
- 1099 Ohio River Blvd, Sewickley, PA 15143
- Practice phone
- Call (412) 661-5500
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
Greater Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Associates, Inc.
Sewickley, Pennsylvania
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Dr. Derek J. Thomas III is an orthopedic surgeon in Sewickley, Pennsylvania
Dr. Thomas practices at Greater Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Associates, Inc. in Sewickley, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Thomas' NPI, 1285626788, was assigned on August 19, 2005. Dr. Thomas graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine in 1999. Dr. Thomas holds Pennsylvania license MD426190.
- NPI
- 1285626788NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- Medicare PAC ID
- 5597712356
- NPI enumeration date
- August 19, 2005
- NPI status
- Active
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Practice phone
- (412) 661-5500
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 53
- Medical school graduation
- 1999
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Practice Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. Derek J. Thomas III practices at Greater Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Associates, Inc. in Sewickley, Pennsylvania
Dr. Thomas' primary practice is Greater Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Associates, Inc., at 1099 Ohio River Blvd, Sewickley, PA 15143 in Allegheny County. The practice phone is (412) 661-5500.
- Greater Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Associates, Inc.1099 Ohio River Blvd, Sewickley, PA 15143 · Allegheny CountyPhone(412) 661-5500
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data
Dr. Derek J. Thomas III is affiliated with 5 sites of care and 2 medical groups
Dr. Thomas' primary practice is Greater Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Associates, Inc. in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. Dr. Thomas is also affiliated with Allegheny Health Network Sewickley Hospital - Heritage Valley. The medical group on file is Greater Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Associates (GPOA). Dmand AI also links Dr. Thomas to 1 more hospital, 1 group practice or clinic, 1 home health agency and 1 medical group, each named with a free account.
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Practice Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Derek J. Thomas III's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Thomas practices, 4 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Greater Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Associates, Inc. | Available with a free account |
| +4 more sites and 1 medical group | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Derek J. Thomas III is one of 994 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania
Orthopaedic surgery is Dr. Thomas' primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207X00000X. Dr. Thomas is licensed in Pennsylvania.
Specialties and state licenses
- Orthopaedic surgery, PennsylvaniaPrimary
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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Derek J. Thomas III billed Medicare for 5,992 services in 2024
CMS data shows 5,992 Medicare services from Dr. Thomas across 18 procedure codes in 2024, for 337 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $203,267 for them.
Dr. Thomas' Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Drugs given in the office
- 2023: 4,1962024: 4,4526%
- Office and hospital visits
- 2023: 5822024: 6379%
- Surgery
- 2023: 5402024: 61213%
- Imaging
- 2023: 2662024: 2919%
Where Dr. Thomas' Medicare services took place, 2024
- In an office5,73296%
- In a facility2604%
Dr. Thomas compared with the Pennsylvania median for orthopedic surgeons, 2024
- Dr. Thomas
- Pennsylvania median
- Medicare services
- 5,992vs 1,1535.2 times
- Medicare patients
- 337vs 27622% above
- Part D claims
- 1,667vs 10216.3 times
Medians across 929 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Thomas' most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024
CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.
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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Derek J. Thomas III treated 337 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 72
CMS counts 337 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Thomas in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 175 patients. 75% of them have high blood pressure, and 75% have high cholesterol. 8% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 1.04, where 1.00 is the Medicare average.
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Thomas' median patient age at 67, with 54% women.
Dr. Thomas' Medicare patients by age, 2024
Dr. Thomas' Medicare patients by sex, 2024
- Women19157%
- Men14643%
Chronic conditions among Dr. Thomas' Medicare patients, 2024
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis60%
- Anxiety32%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Mood disorders28%
- Depression26%
- Diabetes25%
Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.
Dr. Thomas' patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 67
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women54%
- Men44%
Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. Derek J. Thomas III wrote 1,735 Medicare Part D claims in 2024
In 2024, Dr. Thomas wrote 1,735 Medicare Part D claims for 469 patients. 100% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 1,667 of them, across 16 drugs with 11 or more claims each, at $13,557 in total drug cost. In 2023, CMS named 1,549 claims across 15 drugs.
Dr. Thomas' Part D claims by kind of drug, 2024
- Generic1,729 claims100%
- Brand-name and other6 claims0%
Dr. Thomas' most prescribed drugs by claims, 2024
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Drug classes CMS tracks in Dr. Thomas' Part D claims, 2024
- Opioids71%1,229 of 1,735 claims
- Antibiotics1%18 of 1,735 claims
Share of all Part D claims for each drug class CMS reports on. Classes with no claims are left out.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2023: 1,5492024: 1,6678%
Drugs named by CMS: 16 in 2024, 15 in 2023.
Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. Derek J. Thomas III ranks in the 95th percentile for spinal fusion in Medicare
Dr. Thomas accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment. CMS counts 291 procedures of spinal fusion by Dr. Thomas, more than 95% of the clinicians it reports for that procedure.
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
Where Dr. Thomas ranks in Medicare procedure volume
- Spinal fusion
- 95th percentile291 procedures
- Laminectomy or laminotomy (partial removal of spine bones)
- 92nd percentile92 procedures
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Knee replacement: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Sources: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); and Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS)
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Dr. Derek J. Thomas III received $725,629 in industry payments from 2016 to 2025
CMS Open Payments shows 37 general payments to Dr. Thomas from 12 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Royalties and licenses make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Genesys Orthopedics Systems, L.L.C. paid the most, $723,578.
General payments to Dr. Thomas by program year, 2016 to 2025
General payments to Dr. Thomas by kind, 2016 to 2025
- Royalties and licenses$723,320100%
- Food and beverage$1,3880%
- Travel and lodging$9210%
Companies that paid Dr. Thomas the most, 2016 to 2025
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Derek J. Thomas III graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine
Dr. Thomas graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine in 1999.
- Medical school
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Sources for Dr. Derek J. Thomas III's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice DataDmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data |
| Medicare services and procedure codes | Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| State medians for the same specialty | Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentiles | Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Derek J. Thomas III's NPI number?
Dr. Derek J. Thomas III's NPI number is 1285626788. It was assigned on August 19, 2005, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Derek J. Thomas III?
Dr. Derek J. Thomas III is an orthopedic surgeon in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (taxonomy code 207X00000X).
Where does Dr. Derek J. Thomas III practice?
Dr. Thomas practices at 1099 Ohio River Blvd, Sewickley, PA 15143. Dr. Thomas' primary practice is Greater Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Associates, Inc. in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. Dmand AI also links Dr. Thomas to 1 hospital, 1 group practice or clinic, 1 home health agency and 1 medical group.
What is Dr. Derek J. Thomas III's office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Thomas is (412) 661-5500.
What is Dr. Derek J. Thomas III's medical license number?
Dr. Thomas holds Pennsylvania license MD426190.
Which hospitals is Dr. Derek J. Thomas III affiliated with?
Dr. Thomas is affiliated with Allegheny Health Network Sewickley Hospital - Heritage Valley. Dmand AI links Dr. Thomas to 1 more hospital.
What medical group is Dr. Derek J. Thomas III part of?
Dr. Thomas is linked to Greater Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Associates (GPOA). Dmand AI links Dr. Thomas to 1 more medical group.
Does Dr. Derek J. Thomas III accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Thomas billed Medicare for 5,992 services in 2024, and Dr. Thomas accepts Medicare assignment.
How many Medicare patients does Dr. Derek J. Thomas III see?
CMS counts 337 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Thomas in 2024, with an average age of 72.
What services does Dr. Derek J. Thomas III bill to Medicare?
In 2024, Dr. Thomas' most billed Medicare services were injected or infused drug (J3301), office visit, established patient (99214) and surgery: bones and joints (20552).
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Where did Dr. Derek J. Thomas III go to medical school?
Dr. Thomas graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine in 1999.
What drugs does Dr. Derek J. Thomas III prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Thomas' most prescribed drugs by claims were Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen and Oxycodone HCl.
Has Dr. Derek J. Thomas III received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $725,629 in general payments to Dr. Thomas from 12 companies from 2016 to 2025. The largest total came from Genesys Orthopedics Systems, L.L.C.
How long has Dr. Derek J. Thomas III been practicing?
Dr. Thomas graduated from medical school in 1999, 27 years ago.
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