Thomas Lowell Shoaf, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Thomas Lowell Shoaf is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Richardson, TX with over 31 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Thomas Lowell Shoaf, M.D. has been part of the Richardson medical community since 2011 in independent practice. Trained at University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) (class of 1995), he has been practicing for over 31 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include anxiety, mood disorders, and depression (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 80% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5451dNPPES updated 2011-06-21 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1200 E Collins Blvd Suite 300, Richardson, TX 75081-2457
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.3%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.5 pts)
Better than 80% of reporting doctors in TexasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
248
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
515
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
8,597
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.90M
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 Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Depression.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — 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 (+42%) — 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
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder — difficulty focusing, hyperactivity, and impulsivity
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.9k received from industry
98 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 Lowell Shoaf's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1995
University of Kansas School of Medicine
31 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) (Class of 1995)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Thomas Lowell Shoaf
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Thomas Lowell Shoaf for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — no travel to Richardson 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 Lowell Shoaf
Dr. Shoaf is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Richardson, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (972) 669-1733.
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 Lowell Shoaf
Practice Location
1200 E Collins Blvd Suite 300, Richardson, TX 75081-2457
Mailing Address
1200 E Collins Blvd Suite 300, Richardson, TX 75081-2457
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