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Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS

(Dr. William James Thomas, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)

11606 Nicholas Street Suite 203
Omaha, NE 68154

(402) 493-2020

Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS is a retina specialist in Omaha, NE specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS is affiliated with CHI Health, CHI Health Lakeside and Lakeside Surgery Center.

Office Locations

Lakeside Surgery Center

11606 Nicholas Street Suite 203
Omaha, NE 68154

(402) 493-2020

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS in 2024

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Top 5%

By Volume:

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2024, Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS performed more SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Nebraska.

Top 10%

By Volume:

eye procedures

In 2024, Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS performed more eye procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Nebraska.

Top 25%

By Volume:

eye injection

By Affordability:

visual field test

vitrectomy with membrane peel

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Nebraska, Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS performed more eye injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for visual field test, and vitrectomy with membrane peel that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS treated as a retina specialist in Omaha, NE during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	41
doctor visit	1333
eye procedures	3650
injections	976
laser treatment	41

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS treated as a retina specialist in Omaha, NE during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	28
diagnostic imaging	25
doctor visit	1382
eye procedures	3926
injections	979
laser treatment	28
photocoagulation	29
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	447
Female	628

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1002
Black	32
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	389
From 75 to 84	350
85 and over	260
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS in 2013

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS treated as a retina specialist in Omaha, NE during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	27
diagnostic imaging	16
doctor visit	888
eye procedures	4870
injections	1197
laser treatment	27
photocoagulation	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	466
Female	651

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1043
Black	35
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	410
From 75 to 84	356
85 and over	264
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS in 2014

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	37
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS treated as a retina specialist in Omaha, NE during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	33
diagnostic imaging	22
doctor visit	355
eye procedures	5572
injections	1367
laser treatment	33
photocoagulation	14
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	940
Female	1352

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2100
Black	98
Hispanic	48
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	930
From 75 to 84	696
85 and over	516
Less than 65	150

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS in 2015

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS treated as a retina specialist in Omaha, NE during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	33
doctor visit	132
eye procedures	5727
injections	1374
laser treatment	33
photocoagulation	19
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	19

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	496
Female	672

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1076
Black	38
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	493
From 75 to 84	346
85 and over	257
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS in 2016

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	37
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS treated as a retina specialist in Omaha, NE during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	41
doctor visit	460
eye procedures	5753
injections	1573
laser treatment	41
photocoagulation	12
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	12

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	482
Female	662

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1045
Black	34
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	486
From 75 to 84	335
85 and over	248
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS in 2017

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	40
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS treated as a retina specialist in Omaha, NE during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	22
doctor visit	450
eye procedures	5364
injections	1661
laser treatment	22
photocoagulation	21
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	21

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	499
Female	676

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1081
Black	37
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	487
From 75 to 84	372
85 and over	244
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS in 2018

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	38
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS treated as a retina specialist in Omaha, NE during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	24
doctor visit	381
eye procedures	5550
injections	1808
photocoagulation	14
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	529
Female	697

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1127
Black	36
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	492
From 75 to 84	426
85 and over	241
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS in 2019

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS treated as a retina specialist in Omaha, NE during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	19
doctor visit	342
eye procedures	5081
injections	1749
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	453
Female	630

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1003
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	448
From 75 to 84	374
85 and over	208
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS in 2020

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS treated as a retina specialist in Omaha, NE during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	15
doctor visit	105
eye procedures	5569
injections	1872
photocoagulation	15
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	469
Female	618

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	995
Black	28
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	456
From 75 to 84	388
85 and over	194
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	40
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS treated as a retina specialist in Omaha, NE during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	16
doctor visit	263
eye procedures	4235
injections	1597
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	389
Female	553

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	859
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	388
From 75 to 84	344
85 and over	166
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	37
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS treated as a retina specialist in Omaha, NE during 2023 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	20
doctor visit	834
eye procedures	4183
injections	1707
photocoagulation	15
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	409
Female	588

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	912
Black	20
Hispanic	18
Asian	11
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	400
From 75 to 84	371
85 and over	191
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	35
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS treated as a retina specialist in Omaha, NE during 2024 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	20
doctor visit	916
eye procedures	5749
injections	1738
photocoagulation	13
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	377
Female	565

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	862
Black	16
Hispanic	17
Asian	11
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	367
From 75 to 84	345
85 and over	194
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	33
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS treated as a retina specialist in Omaha, NE were eye procedures, injections, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

capsulotomy	32
diagnostic imaging	19
doctor visit	603
eye procedures	5017
injections	1507
laser treatment	32
photocoagulation	17
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	458
Female	637

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	31
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	1008
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	21
Other	16

**Age**
75 to 84	361
85 and over	229
Less than 65	62
65 to 74	442

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Cancer	9
Dementia	8

Education & Training

He has a state license in Nebraska.

Licensed In: Nebraska

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

CHI Health

CHI Health Lakeside

Lakeside Surgery Center

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Genentech USA, Inc.	$1,360 LUCENTIS $979	VABYSMO $310	SUSVIMO $12	$59
Allergan Inc.	$360 OZURDEX $141	RESTASIS $86	LUMIGAN $83	ALPHAGAN P $16	COMBIGAN $16	Other $19
Alcon Vision LLC	$245 Constellation $245
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$233 EYLEA HD $165	Eylea $46	EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection $22
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$232 Vitreoretinal Equipment $116	Ilevro $35	Pazeo $8	Simbrinza $8	$66
Other	$1,632 Izervay $151	Implantable Miniature Telescope $133	EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection $125	Rhopressa $122	OZURDEX $117	Other $985

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,960
Education	$101

Biography

Dr. William Thomas is a specialist in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He works in Omaha, NE. Dr. Thomas is affiliated with CHI Health Lakeside. He is a graduate of Creighton University School of Medicine.

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William J. Thomas, MD, MS From 2012 - 2024

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