Thomas Francis Deering, MD

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

Internal Medicine

Thomas Francis Deering is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology specialist based in Atlanta, GA with over 46 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY)

(404) 605-2800Atlanta, GA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 46 years in internal medicine, Thomas Francis Deering, MD is a long-established clinical cardiac electrophysiology specialist in Atlanta. A Yale University School of Medicine graduate since 1980, he brings 46+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and afib (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 90.8/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 33% of MIPS-scored doctors in Georgia
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 29 Internal Medicine providers in GASee all Internal Medicine in Atlanta46+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 5724dNPPES updated 2010-09-20 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Georgia Composite Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

275 Collier Rd Nw Ste 500, Atlanta, GA 30309-1709

Fax: (404) 351-5983
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

90.8/100

Georgia avg: 87.5 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.2 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

63%

Georgia avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-19.8 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

4,741

Unique beneficiaries

Very high volume

Prescription Recipients

647

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,841

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.22M

Percentile rankings compared against 2,210 reporting peers in Georgia.

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Atrial Fibrillation.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+37%)59%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+37%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+24%)56%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-2%)47%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+24%)46%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+10%)40%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+2%)36%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — 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

$21.6k received from industry

56 transactions reported in 2024 ·High 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 Thomas Francis Deering'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 · 1980

    Yale School of Medicine

  2. 46 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

A field of special interest within the subspecialty of cardiovascular disease, specialty of Internal Medicine, which involves intricate technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine appropriate treatment for them.

Taxonomy: 207RC0001X

Education & Training

Yale University School of Medicine (Class of 1980)

Virtual Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Care With Thomas Francis Deering

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Thomas Francis Deering for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Atlanta 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 Thomas Francis Deering

Dr. Deering is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Atlanta, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (404) 605-2800.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

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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