Thomas Christopher Kelley, DO
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Thomas Christopher Kelley is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Bend, OR with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS)
Thomas Christopher Kelley, DO has practiced internal medicine for 26+ years, working in independent practice. A Nova Southeastern Univ College of Dental Medicine graduate since 2000, he brings 26+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, COPD, and high cholesterol. CMS MIPS quality score: 87.09/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 28% of MIPS-scored doctors in Oregon
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4786dNPPES updated 2013-04-15 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Oregon Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202387.09/100
Oregon avg: 89.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.5 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better33.9%
Oregon avg: 83.7 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-48.9 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
219
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
54
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
174
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $66k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,341 reporting peers in Oregon.
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, COPD, and High Cholesterol.
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
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+37%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$577 received from industry
6 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 Thomas Christopher Kelley's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2000
Nova Southeastern Univ College of Dental Medicine
26 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
Nova Southeastern Univ College of Dental Medicine (Class of 2000)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 070007
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Thomas Christopher Kelley
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Thomas Christopher Kelley for blood pressure monitoring, COPD management, cholesterol management — no travel to Bend 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 Christopher Kelley
Dr. Kelley is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Bend, OR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (541) 382-2811.
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 Thomas Christopher Kelley
Practice Location
1501 Ne Medical Center Dr, Bend, OR 97701-6051
Mailing Address
1501 Ne Medical Center Dr, Bend, OR 97701-6051
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