Dr. Michael James Thrall, MD

  • Houston, TX
  • Pathologist
NPI1255486197PAC ID6305913955
Medicare services, 2024
1,405
Medicare patients, 2024
560
Publications
50
Hospital affiliations
5
Industry payments
$258
Practice address
6565 Fannin, Houston, TX 77030
Practice phone
Call (713) 790-2221
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Primary practice

Houston Methodist Hospital

Hospital · Houston, Texas

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Dr. Michael James Thrall is a pathologist in Houston, Texas

Dr. Thrall practices at Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas, part of Houston Methodist.

Dr. Thrall's NPI, 1255486197, was assigned on January 23, 2007. Dr. Thrall graduated from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 2003. Dr. Thrall's Texas license number on file is N0507.

NPI and contact details
Medicare PAC ID
6305913955
NPI enumeration date
January 23, 2007
NPI status
Active
Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes
Practice phone
(713) 790-2221
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Sex
Male
Estimated age
49
Medical school graduation
2003

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

Dr. Michael James Thrall practices at Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas

Dr. Thrall's primary practice is Houston Methodist Hospital, at 6565 Fannin, Houston, TX 77030 in Harris County. The practice phone is (713) 790-2221.

Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data

Dr. Michael James Thrall is affiliated with 6 sites of care and 1 medical group

Dr. Thrall's primary practice is Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas, part of Houston Methodist. Dr. Thrall is also affiliated with Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital. The medical group on file is Methodist Pathology Associates. Dmand AI also links Dr. Thrall to 3 more hospitals and 1 skilled nursing facility, each named with a free account.

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Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Michael James Thrall's practice

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Thrall practices, 6 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
Houston Methodist HospitalAvailable with a free account
+5 more affiliated sitesAvailable with a free account

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Dr. Michael James Thrall is one of 1,145 pathologists in Texas

Anatomic pathology and clinical pathology is Dr. Thrall's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207ZP0102X. Dr. Thrall is board certified in cytopathology by the American Board of Pathology. Dmand AI has Dr. Thrall's licenses on file in 3 states: Texas, Arizona and Minnesota.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Anatomic pathology and clinical pathology, TexasPrimaryLicense N0507 · 2008 to 2025 · taxonomy 207ZP0102X
  • Arizona license2020 to 2024
  • Minnesota licenseLicense 17106 · 2007 to 2008

Pathologists near Dr. Thrall

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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Michael James Thrall billed Medicare for 1,405 services in 2024

CMS data shows 1,405 Medicare services from Dr. Thrall across 14 procedure codes in 2024, for 560 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $38,535 for them. Every service was in a facility, such as a hospital, rather than an office.

Medicare services, 20241,405
Medicare patients560
Paid by Medicare$38,535
Procedure codes14

Dr. Thrall's Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024

  • 2023
  • 2024
Lab and pathology
2023: 1,6472024: 1,40515%

Dr. Thrall compared with the Texas median for pathologists, 2024

  • Dr. Thrall
  • Texas median
Medicare services
1,405vs 91853% above
Medicare patients
560vs 35458% above

Medians across 976 pathologists in Texas with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.

Dr. Thrall's 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. Michael James Thrall treated 560 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 74

CMS counts 560 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Thrall in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 269 patients. 75% of them have high blood pressure, and 75% have high cholesterol. 7% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 2.43, where 1.00 is the Medicare average, so they are sicker than most Medicare patients.

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Thrall's median patient age at 65, with 62% women.

Medicare patients, 2024560
Average age74
Average risk score2.43
Also on Medicaid7%

Dr. Thrall's Medicare patients by age, 2024

Dr. Thrall's Medicare patients by sex, 2024

  • Women28952%
  • Men27148%

Chronic conditions among Dr. Thrall's Medicare patients, 2024

  1. High blood pressure75%
  2. High cholesterol75%
  3. Ischemic heart disease56%
  4. Arthritis55%
  5. Chronic kidney disease45%
  6. Diabetes43%
  7. Heart failure37%
  8. COPD36%

Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.

Dr. Thrall's patients across all payers

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Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 65

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women62%
  • Men35%

Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data

How Dr. Michael James Thrall takes part in Medicare

Dr. Thrall accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.

Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes

Source: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

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Dr. Michael James Thrall has 50 publications on record

Dmand AI links 50 papers to Dr. Thrall, published from 2007 to 2024. 2023 was the busiest year, with 4. The most frequent topics are Cell Line, Tumor, Lung Neoplasms and Papanicolaou Test. Dr. Thrall has published most often in J Am Soc Cytopathol. Dr. Thrall's most frequent co-authors are Min Peter Kim, MD, Jonathan M. Kurie, MD and Dina Rustom Mody, MD.

Papers50
Years published2007 to 2024

Dr. Thrall's papers by year, 2015 to 2024

Topics Dr. Thrall writes about most

  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Lung Neoplasms
  • Papanicolaou Test
  • Vaginal Smears
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Rats, Sprague-Dawley
  • Adenocarcinoma
  • Bioreactors

Dr. Thrall's most frequent co-authors

Recent publications by Dr. Thrall

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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage

Dr. Michael James Thrall received $258 in industry payments in 2016

CMS Open Payments shows 1 general payment to Dr. Thrall from 1 drug or device company in 2016. Consulting fees make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Covidien LP paid the most, $258.

Companies that paid Dr. Thrall the most, 2016 to 2016

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. Michael James Thrall graduated from University Of Minnesota Medical School

Dr. Thrall graduated from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 2003.

  1. Medical schoolUniversity Of Minnesota Medical School
  2. Board certified in cytopathologyAmerican Board of Pathology
  3. Board certified in pathology - anatomic/pathology - clinicalAmerican Board of Pathology

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Michael James Thrall accepts plans from 9 insurance carriers

Dr. Thrall is in network with 9 carriers, including Aetna, United Healthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 5. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

  • Aetna
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Molina
  • Aspirus Health Plan
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
  • CMS Medicare
  • Elevance
  • +1 more carriersWith a free account

Plan types Dr. Thrall accepts, by number of carriers

  1. PPO5
  2. HMO4
  3. Medicare4
  4. POS4
  5. EPO2

Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data

Sources for Dr. Michael James Thrall's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneDmand AI Affiliation Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemDmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Medicare services and procedure codesMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
State medians for the same specialtyDmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentilesDoctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Publications, topics and co-authorsPubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Insurance carriers and plan typesDmand AI Insurance Network Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
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What is Dr. Michael James Thrall's NPI number?

Dr. Michael James Thrall's NPI number is 1255486197. It was assigned on January 23, 2007, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Michael James Thrall?

Dr. Michael James Thrall is a pathologist in Houston, Texas. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (taxonomy code 207ZP0102X).

Where does Dr. Michael James Thrall practice?

Dr. Thrall practices at 6565 Fannin, Houston, TX 77030. Dr. Thrall's primary practice is Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas, part of Houston Methodist. Dmand AI also links Dr. Thrall to 3 hospitals and 1 skilled nursing facility.

What is Dr. Michael James Thrall's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Thrall is (713) 790-2221.

What is Dr. Michael James Thrall's medical license number?

Dr. Thrall's Texas license number on file is N0507, one of the licenses on file in 3 states.

Which states has Dr. Michael James Thrall been licensed in?

Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. Thrall in Texas (2008 to 2025), Arizona (2020 to 2024) and Minnesota (2007 to 2008).

Which hospitals is Dr. Michael James Thrall affiliated with?

Dr. Thrall practices at Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. Dr. Thrall is also affiliated with Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital. Dmand AI links Dr. Thrall to 3 more hospitals.

What medical group is Dr. Michael James Thrall part of?

Dr. Thrall is linked to Methodist Pathology Associates.

Does Dr. Michael James Thrall accept Medicare?

Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Thrall billed Medicare for 1,405 services in 2024, and Dr. Thrall accepts Medicare assignment.

How many Medicare patients does Dr. Michael James Thrall see?

CMS counts 560 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Thrall in 2024, with an average age of 74.

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Is Dr. Michael James Thrall board certified?

Yes. Dr. Thrall is board certified in cytopathology by the American Board of Pathology.

What services does Dr. Michael James Thrall bill to Medicare?

In 2024, Dr. Thrall's most billed Medicare services were lab and pathology test (88305), lab and pathology test (88341) and lab and pathology test (88108).

Where did Dr. Michael James Thrall go to medical school?

Dr. Thrall graduated from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 2003.

Has Dr. Michael James Thrall received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $258 in general payments to Dr. Thrall from 1 company from 2016 to 2016. The largest total came from Covidien LP.

How long has Dr. Michael James Thrall been practicing?

Dr. Thrall graduated from medical school in 2003, 23 years ago.

Does Dr. Michael James Thrall do research?

Dmand AI links 50 publications to Dr. Thrall, published from 2007 to 2024.

Who does Dr. Michael James Thrall publish with?

Dr. Thrall's most frequent co-authors are Min Peter Kim, MD (7 shared papers), Jonathan M. Kurie, MD (4 shared papers) and Dina Rustom Mody, MD (4 shared papers).

What insurance does Dr. Michael James Thrall accept?

Dr. Thrall is in network with 9 carriers, including Aetna, United Healthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 5. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

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