Paul D Thompson, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Paul D Thompson is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Hartford, CT with over 53 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Paul D Thompson, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 53+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1973 and has 53+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS claims data).
Older · 2165dNPPES updated 2020-06-18 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Connecticut Medical Examining Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
80 Seymour Street Hartford Hospital Cardiology Dept, Hartford, CT 06102
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better59.6%
Connecticut avg: 81.1 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-23.2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
112
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
195
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
924
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $791k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,825 reporting peers in Connecticut.
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 Ischemic Heart Disease.
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
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — 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 (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+23%) — 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
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$129.3k received from industry
124 transactions reported in 2018 ·Very High 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 2018, attributed to Paul D Thompson's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1973
Tufts University School of Medicine
Board certified · Jun 17, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
53 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Education & Training
Tufts University School of Medicine (Class of 1973)
Mailing address
Po Box 40,000 Dept 634 Hartford Hospital Professional Services, Hartford, CT 06151-0634
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 450675
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Paul D Thompson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Paul D Thompson for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Hartford 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 Paul D Thompson
Dr. Thompson is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Hartford, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (860) 545-2880.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Paul D Thompson
Practice Location
80 Seymour Street Hartford Hospital Cardiology Dept, Hartford, CT 06102
Mailing Address
Po Box 40,000 Dept 634 Hartford Hospital Professional Services, Hartford, CT 06151-0634
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