James Edward Thompson, MD

Internal Medicine

James Edward Thompson is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Glen Allen, VA with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: GERIATRIC MEDICINE, INTERNAL MEDICINE

(804) 332-5950Glen Allen, VA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

James Edward Thompson, MD runs an independent internist practice in Glen Allen, VA. Trained at Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine (class of 2004), he has been practicing for over 22 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include anxiety, substance use, and mood disorders (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 40% of reporting doctors in Virginia
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 616 Internal Medicine providers in VASee all Internal Medicine in Glen Allen22+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 2110dNPPES updated 2020-08-13 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Virginia Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

4212 Park Place Ct, Glen Allen, VA 23060-3314

Fax: (804) 728-1086
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

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

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

10.55%

Virginia avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+5.5 pts)

10.55% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

87.2%

Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.4 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Virginia

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

Medicare Patients

34

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

30

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

218

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $23k

Percentile rankings compared against 2,357 reporting peers in Virginia.

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 Anxiety Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, and Mood Disorders.

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

Substance Use Disorders
75%

Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues

Mood Disorders
68%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+30%)62%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-14%)56%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-14%)56%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here

Tobacco Use Disorder
53%

Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+1%)50%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$193 received from industry

15 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 James Edward 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 · 2004

    Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Aug 12, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 22 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Taxonomy: 207R00000X

Education & Training

Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine (Class of 2004)

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With James Edward Thompson

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

Schedule a virtual visit with James Edward Thompson for anxiety counseling, substance use counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Glen Allen 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 James Edward Thompson

Dr. Thompson is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Glen Allen, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (804) 332-5950.

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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