DR. THOMAS G. PLAVAC M.D.
NPI 1649272782
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Meridian, MS

Active since June 01, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
70.61/100
CMS Quality Rating
2024 15TH ST FL 2, MERIDIAN, MS 39301(601) 553-2000(601) 693-0280 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 13, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Thomas G. Plavac M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. THOMAS G. PLAVAC M.D. (NPI 1649272782) is an individual cardiovascular disease provider in Meridian, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (17960) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Neshoba County General Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649272782
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0000X
Provider Legal NameDR. THOMAS G. PLAVACCredential: M.D.
Location Address2024 15TH ST FL 2Meridian, MS 39301-4130
Mailing Address2024 15th St Fl 2Meridian, MS 39301-4130 · (601) 553-2000 · Fax (601) 693-0280
Fax(601) 693-0280
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of MedicineGraduated 1981
Enumeration DateJune 1, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMay 13, 2025
NPPES CertifiedMay 13, 2025
NPI 1649272782 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0000X
License Licensed in MS · 17960
Definition
An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
2024 15TH ST FL 2, Meridian, MS 39301

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 12124 14th StMeridian, MS 39301-4040 · Phone (601) 553-6000 · Fax (601) 703-0124
Location 21102 Constitution AveMeridian, MS 39301-4001 · Phone (601) 703-5000 · Fax (601) 703-0124

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid00127076MS

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Thomas G. Plavac M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID1557264355
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040129000519
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 58

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
2,624 services1,030 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 93000
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.
2,581 services1,212 patients
Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg J2785
Regadenoson injection, 0.1 mg, is a medication used to help visualize the heart during a stress test. It works by increasing blood flow in the arteries of the heart. It's injected into a vein and is generally well-tolerated.
1,040 services260 patients
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 93306
This is a heart ultrasound, also known as an echocardiogram. It uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart, showing how blood flows through it. The color depicts the blood flow's speed and direction. It also checks the heart's valves to ensure they're working properly.
505 services501 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
503 services390 patients
Rubidium rb-82, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 60 millicuries A9555
Rubidium Rb-82 is a radioactive drug used in a PET scan to help visualize the heart. It helps detect areas with poor blood flow, aiding in diagnosing heart conditions. The dose is up to 60 millicuries per study.
361 services268 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Neshoba County General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Philadelphia, MS
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number250043
Location1001 Holland AvenuePhiladelphia, MS 39350 · Neshoba County
Emergency services

Anderson Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Meridian, MS
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number250104
Location2124 14th StreetMeridian, MS 39301 · Lauderdale County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 39301 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$120.41 typical visit price
range $51.65 – $159.18
Typical copayment $30.10 (range $12.91 – $39.79)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$64.96 typical visit price
range $16.15 – $129.61
Typical copayment $16.24 (range $4.03 – $32.40)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

70.61/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality69.14
Promoting Interoperability87
Improvement Activities40
Cost43.72

Reported Quality Measures

Controlling High Blood Pressure
96%1,383 patients5/55-star benchmark: 91%
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): Antiplatelet Therapy
92%657 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): Beta-Blocker Therapy Prior Myocardial Infarction (MI) or Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVEF <= 40%)
91%95 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
100%5,300 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
98%3,809 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Heart Failure (HF): Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor or Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARB) or Angiotensin Receptor-Neprilysin Inhibitor (ARNI) Therapy for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD)
76%34 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patients Electronic Access to Their Health Information
75%2,126 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
84%1,297 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
3 suppliers23 claims24 services$19.56 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers23 claims24 services$109.63 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Family Medicine
2024 15TH ST FL 2
MERIDIAN, MS 39301
Pediatrics
2024 15TH ST FL 2
MERIDIAN, MS 39301
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
2024 15TH ST FL 2
MERIDIAN, MS 39301
Internal Medicine
2024 15TH ST FL 2
MERIDIAN, MS 39301
General Practice
2024 15TH ST FL 2
MERIDIAN, MS 39301
Family Medicine
2024 15TH ST FL 2
MERIDIAN, MS 39301
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2024 15TH ST FL 2
MERIDIAN, MS 39301
Family Medicine
2024 15TH ST FL 2
MERIDIAN, MS 39301

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Thomas Plavac's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Plavac is 1649272782. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 1, 2005.

Where is Thomas Plavac located?

Thomas Plavac practices at 2024 15th St Fl 2, Meridian, MS 39301. The listed phone number is (601) 553-2000.

What is Thomas Plavac's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Is Thomas Plavac enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Thomas Plavac is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Thomas Plavac accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee and 4 other insurers list Thomas Plavac as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Thomas Plavac affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Thomas Plavac is affiliated with Neshoba County General Hospital and Anderson Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thomas Plavac was last updated on May 13, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.