Quick answers
- Does Joshua J. Thom accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joshua J. Thom accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Joshua J. Thom see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 179 Original Medicare patients and 473 services for Joshua J. Thom. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joshua J. Thom's NPI number?
- 1144453242. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Joshua J. Thom, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 179 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 473 |
| Different services or procedures | 41 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)74 services
- Removal of impacted ear wax (69210)69 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)60 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)20 services
- Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope (31575)17 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol68%
- High blood pressure65%
- Arthritis44%
- Chronic kidney disease32%
- Diabetes27%
- Anxiety27%
Hospitals where Joshua J. Thom works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joshua J. Thom at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- M Health Fairview St John's HospitalMaplewood, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240210
- St Croix Regional Medical CenterSaint Croix Falls, WI · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 521337
Practice locations
Addresses where Joshua J. Thom is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 11; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 10961 Club W PkwyBlaine, MN 55449 (763) 572‑5700
- 13819 Hanson Blvd NWAndover, MN 55304 (763) 572‑5700
- 14500 99th Ave N, Suite 100Maple Grove, MN 55369 (763) 898‑1000
- 1575 Beam AveMaplewood, MN 55109 (763) 525‑1746
- 1700 University Ave WSaint Paul, MN 55104 (855) 324‑7843
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joshua J. Thom as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Fairview Express Care1,911 clinicians in the group
- Fairview Clinics782 clinicians in the group
- Fairview Specialty Services306 clinicians in the group
- St. Croix Regional Medical Center131 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Otolaryngologyprimary
Other ENT doctors in Minnesota
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Minnesota — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Fairview Express Care
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Loyola University Of Chicago, Stritch School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1144453242 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians