Thomas O. Willcox, M.D.
Thomas O. Willcox is an Otolaryngology specialist based in Philadelphia, PA with over 39 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 39 years in otolaryngology, Thomas O. Willcox, M.D. is a long-established otolaryngology specialist in Philadelphia. Trained at Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania (class of 1987), he has been practicing for over 39 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 83% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2172dNPPES updated 2020-06-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
925 Chestnut St 6th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107-4204
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.5%
Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.7 pts)
Better than 83% of reporting doctors in PennsylvaniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
625
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
159
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
340
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $9k
Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — 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 (-1%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$101 received from industry
2 transactions 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 O. Willcox's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.32 / 1.00
Below-average vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1987
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Board certified · Jun 10, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
39 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
Taxonomy: 207Y00000X
Education & Training
Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania (Class of 1987)
Mailing address
925 Chestnut Street 6th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107-4204
Differs from practice location
Virtual Otolaryngology Care With Thomas O. Willcox
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Thomas O. Willcox for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Philadelphia 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 O. Willcox
Dr. Willcox is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Philadelphia, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (215) 955-6760.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Thomas O. Willcox
Practice Location
925 Chestnut St 6th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107-4204
Mailing Address
925 Chestnut Street 6th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107-4204
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