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Dr. Nina Ann Thomas, MD

(214 Ratings)

Specializes in: Pulmonology (Lung & Respiratory Disease), Critical Care (Intensive Care Medicine) and Adult Cardiology

Rush Medical College (2013)

Professional interests include: lung issues, intensive care

1665 Aurora Court 2nd Floor
Aurora, CO 80045

(720) 848-0000

Dr. Nina Ann Thomas, MD is a pulmonologist in Aurora, CO specializing in pulmonology (lung & respiratory disease), critical care (intensive care medicine) and adult cardiology. She graduated from Rush Medical College in 2013 and has 12 years of experience. Dr. Nina Ann Thomas, MD is affiliated with UCHealth, University of Colorado Medicine, UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED and UCHealth Pulmonary Nodule Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus.

Office Locations

Address:

12605 E. 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045

Address:

1665 Aurora Court 2nd Floor
Aurora, CO 80045

Some issues Dr. Nina Ann Thomas, MD can help you with:

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

doctor visit	11
hospital care	44
inpatient care	45

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	15

**Age**
From 65 to 74	17
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	21
hospital care	207
inpatient care	180
outpatient care	27

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	63
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	51
Dementia	31
Cancer	15

hospital care	46
inpatient care	47

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	18

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	15
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	12
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	42
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	39
Heart Failure	61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	67
Dementia	50
Cancer	0

doctor visit	20

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	39

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	57
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	25

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nina Ann Thomas, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nina Ann Thomas, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Aurora, CO were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and bronchoscopy.

bronchoscopy	45
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	111
hospital care	91
inpatient care	84
minimally invasive procedures	16
outpatient care	27
pulmonary testing	105

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nina Ann Thomas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	11

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	8
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	7
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	1
Less than 65	3
65 to 74	9

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nina Ann Thomas, MD From 2016 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nina Ann Thomas, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	29
High Cholesterol	21
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Dementia	8
Cancer	4

Education & Training

Dr. Nina Ann Thomas, MD graduated from Rush Medical College in 2013. She completed residency at Tulane University Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: Rush Medical College (2013)

Residency: Tulane University Affiliated Hospitals (2017)

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nina Ann Thomas, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCHealth

University of Colorado Medicine

UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INCORPORATED

UCHealth Pulmonary Nodule Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Nina Ann Thomas, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 214 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Nina Ann Thomas, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Aurora, CO.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$6,351 Da Vinci Surgical System $6,351
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$2,542 ALUNBRIG $2,542
Ethicon US, LLC	$150 Certus 140 $150
Boston Scientific Corporation	$95 GENERAL - PULMONARY $95
Corcept Therapeutics	$39 Korlym $39
Other	$16 GIVLAARI $16

**Types of Payments**
Education	$3,000
Travel and Lodging	$2,661
Consulting Fee	$2,542
Food and Beverage	$991

Biography

Dr. Nina Thomas specializes in adult cardiology and critical care (intensive care medicine). Dr. Thomas graduated from Rush Medical College. For her professional training, Dr. Thomas completed a residency program at a hospital affiliated with Tulane University. These areas are among her clinical interests: intensive care and lung issues. She has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by her patients. She is professionally affiliated with UCHealth and the University of Colorado Medicine.