Ian Murchie Thompson, M.D.

Urology

Ian Murchie Thompson is an Urology specialist based in Laredo, TX with over 19 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(956) 523-3090Laredo, TX
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Ian Murchie Thompson, M.D. specializes in urology, serving patients in Laredo, TX in group practice. Trained at University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio (class of 2007), he has been practicing for over 19 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 88% of reporting doctors in Texas
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 272 Urology providers in TXSee all Urology in Laredo19+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 110dNPPES updated 2026-02-03 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

10710 Mcpherson Road Suite 104, Laredo, TX 78045-6363

Fax: (956) 523-3083
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

95.1%

Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.3 pts)

Better than 88% of reporting doctors in Texas

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

336

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

381

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,264

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $76k

Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Cancer.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Cancer
Higher than avg (+25%)46%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-9%)40%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+5%)37%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-4%)30%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-4%)26%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$248 received from industry

6 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Ian Murchie Thompson's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2007

    Ut Health San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Feb 2, 2026

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 19 years in practice

    Experienced

UrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Taxonomy: 208800000X

Education & Training

University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio (Class of 2007)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 3046, Malvern, PA 19355-0746

Differs from practice location

Virtual Urology Care With Ian Murchie Thompson

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Ian Murchie Thompson for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Laredo 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 Ian Murchie Thompson

Dr. Thompson is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Laredo, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (956) 523-3090.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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