Michael Leighton Thompson, M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Michael Leighton Thompson, M.D. specializes in student in an organized health care education/training program, serving patients in Torrance, CA in group practice. A Wayne State University School of Medicine graduate since 2007, he brings 19+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 93.06/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 68% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 79% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6476dNPPES updated 2008-08-12 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1000 W Carson St La County Harbor-Ucla Medical Center, Torrance, CA 90502-2004
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 79% of doctors in California on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202393.06/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.5 pts)
Better than 79% of MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.5%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
613
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
123
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
628
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $230k
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 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 (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention
US avg: 13.4%↑ More patients than average (+36%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — 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 (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.2k received from industry
101 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 Michael Leighton Thompson's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2007
Wayne State University School of Medicine
19 years in practice
Experienced
An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.
Taxonomy: 390200000X
Education & Training
Wayne State University School of Medicine (Class of 2007)
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 191308
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Michael Leighton Thompson for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Torrance 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 Michael Leighton Thompson
Dr. Thompson is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Torrance, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (310) 222-2492.
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 Michael Leighton Thompson
Practice Location
1000 W Carson St La County Harbor-Ucla Medical Center, Torrance, CA 90502-2004
Mailing Address
1000 W Carson St La County Harbor-Ucla Medical Center, Torrance, CA 90502-2004
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