Timothy Lawrence Thistlethwaite, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Timothy Lawrence Thistlethwaite is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Charleston, WV with over 35 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Timothy Lawrence Thistlethwaite, M.D. has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 35+ years, working in independent practice. Trained at West Virginia University School of Medicine (class of 1991), he has been practicing for over 35 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and anxiety (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 95% of reporting doctors in West Virginia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4615dNPPES updated 2013-10-04 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at West Virginia Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
100 Peyton Way Suite 100, Charleston, WV 25309-8767
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better97%
West Virginia avg: 82.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.2 pts)
Top 5% of reporting doctors in West VirginiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
51
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
141
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,023
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $82k
Percentile rankings compared against 528 reporting peers in West Virginia.
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 Anxiety Disorders.
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 (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
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 (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Patterns of thinking and behavior that differ significantly from social expectations
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$103 received from industry
4 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 Timothy Lawrence Thistlethwaite's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1991
West Virginia University School of Medicine
35 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
West Virginia University School of Medicine (Class of 1991)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Timothy Lawrence Thistlethwaite
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Timothy Lawrence Thistlethwaite for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Charleston 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 Timothy Lawrence Thistlethwaite
NPI records show Dr. Thistlethwaite as active with telehealth listed in Charleston, WV. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (304) 205-5207.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Timothy Lawrence Thistlethwaite
Practice Location
100 Peyton Way Suite 100, Charleston, WV 25309-8767
Mailing Address
100 Peyton Way Suite 100, Charleston, WV 25309-8767
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