Thomas Oven, M.D.
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Thomas Oven, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 49+ years, working in group practice. Trained at Temple University School of Medicine (class of 1977), he has been practicing for over 49 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, arthritis, and high cholesterol. CMS MIPS quality score: 81.31/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 62% of reporting doctors in New York
- Federal MIPS score higher than 19% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6642dNPPES updated 2008-02-28 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
161 Riverside Dr Suite 302, Binghamton, NY 13905-4176
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202381.31/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-2.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better5.95%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+0.9 pts)
5.95% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.8%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
434
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
747
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,321
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $3.76M
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
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, Arthritis, 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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$39 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Oven's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1977
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
49 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.
Taxonomy: 207RR0500X
Education & Training
Temple University School of Medicine (Class of 1977)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Thomas Oven
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Thomas Oven for blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Binghamton 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 Oven
Dr. Oven is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Binghamton, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (607) 798-1842.
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 Oven
Practice Location
161 Riverside Dr Suite 302, Binghamton, NY 13905-4176
Mailing Address
161 Riverside Dr Suite 302, Binghamton, NY 13905-4176
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