Thinesh Dahanayake, MD
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Thinesh Dahanayake, MD has been part of the Norwich medical community since 2007 in independent practice. He graduated from Albany Medical College of Union University in 2003 and has 23+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 28% of MIPS-scored doctors in Connecticut
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 715dNPPES updated 2024-05-21 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
79 Wawecus St Ste 103, Norwich, CT 06360-2173
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202375/100
Connecticut avg: 84.5 · 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.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better44.3%
Connecticut avg: 81.1 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-38.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
512
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
541
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,981
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.18M
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 COPD.
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
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+44%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — 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 (+18%) — 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 (+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 (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$52.5k received from industry
132 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Thinesh Dahanayake's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2003
Albany Medical College
Board certified · May 20, 2024
CMS-verified certification date
23 years in practice
Experienced
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Education & Training
Albany Medical College of Union University (Class of 2003)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 450654
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Thinesh Dahanayake
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Thinesh Dahanayake for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Norwich 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 Thinesh Dahanayake
NPI records show Dr. Dahanayake as active with telehealth listed in Norwich, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (860) 886-1862.
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 Thinesh Dahanayake
Practice Location
79 Wawecus St Ste 103, Norwich, CT 06360-2173
Mailing Address
79 Wawecus St Ste 103, Norwich, CT 06360-2173
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