Danny W Thacker, PA-C
Danny W Thacker is a Medical Physician Assistant based in Frankfort, KY with over 16 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Danny W Thacker, PA-C practices as part of a group medical physician assistant practice in Frankfort, KY. He graduated from University of Kentucky College of Medicine in 2010 and has 16+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 18% of reporting doctors in Kentucky
- Federal MIPS score higher than 68% of MIPS-scored doctors in Kentucky
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
279 Kings Daughters Dr Suite 204, Frankfort, KY 40601-6561
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Kentucky, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
2023100/100
Kentucky avg: 90.2 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in KentuckyHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better80.4%
Kentucky avg: 84.2 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-2.4 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
229
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
779
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
6,441
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.57M
Percentile rankings compared against 922 reporting peers in Kentucky.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.1k received from industry
120 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Danny W Thacker's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2010
University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Board certified · May 20, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
16 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363AM0700X
Education & Training
University of Kentucky College of Medicine (Class of 2010)
Mailing address
Po Box 909, Louisville, KY 40201-0909
Differs from practice location
Virtual Medical Care With Danny W Thacker
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Danny W Thacker for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Frankfort 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 Danny W Thacker
Dr. Thacker is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Frankfort, KY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (502) 875-9885.
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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Contact Danny W Thacker
Practice Location
279 Kings Daughters Dr Suite 204, Frankfort, KY 40601-6561
Mailing Address
Po Box 909, Louisville, KY 40201-0909
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