Sandra A Thompson, MD
Sandra A Thompson is a Pain Medicine Anesthesiology specialist based in Boise, ID with over 40 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: ANESTHESIOLOGY
Sandra a Thompson, MD has been part of the Boise medical community since 2006 in independent practice. A University of California, San Diego School of Medicine graduate since 1986, she brings 40+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 82% of reporting doctors in Idaho
- Federal MIPS score higher than 8% of MIPS-scored doctors in Idaho
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 660dNPPES updated 2024-08-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Idaho State Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
633 N 4th St, Boise, ID 83702-4510
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202375/100
Idaho avg: 84.8 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better50.2%
Idaho avg: 6.3 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+45.1 pts)
50.2% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.7%
Idaho avg: 84.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.9 pts)
Better than 82% of reporting doctors in IdahoHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
403
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
464
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,215
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $145k
Percentile rankings compared against 179 reporting peers in Idaho.
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 Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$16.8k received from industry
176 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Sandra a Thompson's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1986
University of California, San Diego School of Medicine
Board certified · Jul 31, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
40 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.
Taxonomy: 207LP2900X
Education & Training
University of California, San Diego School of Medicine (Class of 1986)
Virtual Pain Medicine Care With Sandra a Thompson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sandra a Thompson for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Boise 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 Sandra a Thompson
Dr. Thompson is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Boise, ID. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (208) 342-9800.
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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Practice Location
633 N 4th St, Boise, ID 83702-4510
Mailing Address
633 N 4th St, Boise, ID 83702-4510
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