Thomas M. Ratino, M.D.
Also practices: ANESTHESIOLOGY
With over 24 years in pain medicine, Thomas M. Ratino, M.D. is a long-established interventional pain medicine specialist in Fort Worth. He graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 2002 and has 24+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 98.98/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 88% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Federal MIPS score higher than 96% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 208dNPPES updated 2025-10-09 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
900 Jerome St Ste 400, Fort Worth, TX 76104-3942
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 96% of doctors in Texas on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202398.98/100
Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.4 pts)
Top 4% of MIPS-scored doctors in TexasHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better57.31%
Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+52.2 pts)
57.31% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better94.9%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.1 pts)
Better than 88% of reporting doctors in TexasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
579
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
2,144
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
25,143
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.54M
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
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 Arthritis.
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 (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
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 (+15%) — 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 (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.9k received from industry
71 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 M. Ratino's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2002
Creighton University School of Medicine
Board certified · Oct 8, 2025
CMS-verified certification date
24 years in practice
Experienced
Interventional Pain Medicine is the discipline of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders principally with the application of interventional techniques in managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, independently or in conjunction with other modalities of treatment.
Taxonomy: 208VP0014X
Education & Training
Creighton University School of Medicine (Class of 2002)
Mailing address
Po Box 747, Fort Worth, TX 76101-0747
Differs from practice location
Virtual Interventional Pain Medicine Care With Thomas M. Ratino
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Thomas M. Ratino for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Fort Worth 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 M. Ratino
NPI records show Dr. Ratino as active with telehealth listed in Fort Worth, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (817) 332-6092.
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
900 Jerome St Ste 400, Fort Worth, TX 76104-3942
Mailing Address
Po Box 747, Fort Worth, TX 76101-0747
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