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Thoracic Surgery

Richard B. Thompson, MD

Works at hospitals in Lincoln, NE · Grand Island, NE · North Platte, NE … · Nebraska

Summary

Richard B. Thompson, MD (Thoracic Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 5 hospitals in Lincoln, NE, Grand Island, NE and North Platte, NE and other places. NPI 1699989772. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Richard B. Thompson, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Thoracic SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
27Years since medical school (graduated 1999)
Columbia University College Of Physicians And SurgeonsMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
CHI Health Clinic Specialty LLCGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Richard B. Thompson work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Richard B. Thompson at 5 hospitals: CHI Health Nebraska Heart, CHI Health St. Francis, Great Plains Health, Mary Lanning Healthcare and Phelps Memorial Health Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Richard B. Thompson see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Lincoln, NE. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Richard B. Thompson's specialty?
Medicare lists Thoracic Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Richard B. Thompson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard B. Thompson accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does Richard B. Thompson offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Richard B. Thompson offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Richard B. Thompson?
(402) 489-6555, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Richard B. Thompson's NPI number?
1699989772. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Richard B. Thompson works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard B. Thompson at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Richard B. Thompson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Richard B. Thompson as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • CHI Health Clinic Specialty LLC320 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other thoracic surgeons in Lincoln

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lincoln, NE — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolColumbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons
Graduation year1999
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1699989772
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians