Candice Nicole Thompson, M.D.
Candice Nicole Thompson is a Surgery specialist based in Palo Alto, CA with over 11 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Candice Nicole Thompson, M.D. has practiced surgery for 11+ years, working in group practice. A Howard University College of Medicine graduate since 2015, she brings 11+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, cancer, and hypertension (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 76.5/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 30% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94305-2200
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202376.5/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better56.67%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+51.6 pts)
56.67% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
47
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
20
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
30
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $202
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Cancer, and Hypertension.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+54%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$93 received from industry
3 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Candice Nicole Thompson's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2015
Howard University College of Medicine
Board certified · Apr 26, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
11 years in practice
Established
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Taxonomy: 208600000X
Education & Training
Howard University College of Medicine (Class of 2015)
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 194022
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Surgery Care With Candice Nicole Thompson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Candice Nicole Thompson for cholesterol management, follow-up consultations, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Palo Alto required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Candice Nicole Thompson
NPI records show Dr. Thompson as active with telehealth listed in Palo Alto, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (650) 723-4000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94305-2200
Mailing Address
300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94305-2200
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