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Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology
University of Virginia School of Medicine (1984)
Professional interests include: esophageal cancer, Crohn's disease, esophageal dilation, and more.
106 Irving Street, NW Suite 216
Washington, DC 20010

Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD is a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1984 and has 42 years of experience. Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD is affiliated with MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Health, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital and MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC.

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Office Locations

106 Irving Street, NW Suite 216
Washington, DC 20010
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110 Irving Street Nw
Washington, DC 20010
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Some issues Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD can help you with:

Enteroscopy

Enteroscopy visually examines the small bowel and identifies such issues as bleeding, tumors, polyps, ulcers, and swollen lymph nodes. Common reasons this exam may be ordered are abnormal X-ray results and unexplained diarrhea.

Enteroscopies may be used alone or in combination with other procedures. For example, if a doctor suspects malignancy (cancer) in the small bowel, she may use an enteroscope to take a sample of tissue from the small bowel and have it examined in a laboratory. If there is a blockage in the small intestine that cannot be surgically removed, an enteroscopy-guided stent placement may help relieve some of the symptoms associated with the obstruction. Enteroscopes may also be used to treat intestinal bleeding and remove abnormal growths like tumors and polyps, as well as foreign objects that might have found their way into the small bowel.

There are several ways to perform an enteroscopy:

  • Push enteroscopy involves the use of a long tube with a camera, called an enteroscope. Depending on the location of the problem, the enteroscope is either passed through the mouth or rectum. This technique is often used to detect and stop bleeding in the upper small intestine.
  • Balloon enteroscopy uses scopes that have tiny balloons at the tip. The balloons inflate and deflate to help make the passage of the scope into the small bowel easier. This method is used when there is a need to access and treat certain parts of the small intestine that push enteroscopy cannot reach.
  • Capsule enteroscopy involves swallowing a capsule with a tiny camera inside it. As the capsule travels through the small intestine, the camera records and sends images that are then downloaded and analyzed by the doctor. The capsule eventually leaves the body during bowel movement. If the doctor needs to visualize the entire small intestine, capsule enteroscopy is the only option. The only drawback to this technique is that it cannot be combined with any treatment.

Enteroscopy is typically performed at the doctor's office and takes about 20 to 30 minutes, but may take longer if combined with another procedure. Patients may have a sore throat for a few hours if the scope was inserted through the mouth. Normal activities may be resumed about 24 hours following enteroscopy.

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Small Bowel Resection

Small bowel resection is a surgical procedure performed to remove all or part of the small intestine. The small intestine absorbs nutrients from food and passes waste to the large bowel. Tumors or conditions such as cancer or inflammatory bowel disease can cause injury to the intestine or lead to blockage. To allow the small intestine to function normally, surgery to remove part of the intestine may be necessary.

Small bowel resection can be done through either a laparoscopic or open approach. If someone is having a laparoscopic small bowel resection, their surgeon will make multiple small incisions on the abdomen and insert a thin tube with a camera, called a laparoscope. If they are having an open small bowel resection, a large cut is made on the abdomen to expose the intestine. A laparoscopic small bowel resection is associated with less pain and requires a shorter recovery period, but depending on the condition, patients may have to undergo an open procedure.

After making the necessary incisions, the surgeon will remove the targeted portion of the intestine and then perform an anastomosis. Depending on the amount of intestine left, an anastomosis may involve the surgeon either joining together the ends of the intestine or creating a stoma which is an opening in the abdomen. In this procedure, called an ileostomy, the end of the small intestine (ileum) is attached to the opening in the abdominal wall. A drainage pouch will be attached to the skin to collect waste.

Stomas may be permanent or temporary. If the stoma is temporary, the ends of the intestine will be rejoined in a later procedure. Temporary stomas are generally used to allow time for the intestines to heal following surgery.

Small bowel resection is typically completed in one to four hours. After the operation, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few days, and it may take some time before they can return to their normal diet.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

colonoscopy
gastrointestinal biopsy
preventive care
removal of lesion
screening colonoscopy

In 2023, Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD performed more colonoscopy, gastrointestinal biopsy, preventive care, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), and screening colonoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within District of Columbia.

Top 10%

By Volume:

colonoscopy with biopsy
colonoscopy with lesion removal
gastrointestinal procedures

In 2023, Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD performed more colonoscopy with biopsy, colonoscopy with lesion removal, and gastrointestinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within District of Columbia.

Top 25%

By Volume:

EGD with biopsy
EGD with lesion removal
endoscopy

In 2012, Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD performed more EGD with biopsy, EGD with lesion removal, and endoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within District of Columbia.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 236
doctor visit 967
gastrointestinal procedures 471
hospital care 470
inpatient care 470
minimally invasive procedures 471
preventive care 190
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 236

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 233
doctor visit 931
gastrointestinal procedures 433
hospital care 369
inpatient care 369
minimally invasive procedures 433
preventive care 168
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 233

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD.

Gender
Male 257
Female 384
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 0
Black 613
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 283
From 75 to 84 202
85 and over 69
Less than 65 87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 13
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 53
Dementia 14
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 198
doctor visit 907
gastrointestinal procedures 374
hospital care 298
inpatient care 298
minimally invasive procedures 374
preventive care 152
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 198

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD.

Gender
Male 209
Female 380
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 0
Black 562
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 240
From 75 to 84 188
85 and over 74
Less than 65 87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 12
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 3
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 53
Dementia 14
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 222
doctor visit 966
gastrointestinal procedures 386
hospital care 227
inpatient care 227
minimally invasive procedures 386
preventive care 149
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 222

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD.

Gender
Male 498
Female 798
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 0
Black 1182
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 620
From 75 to 84 414
85 and over 128
Less than 65 134

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 54
Dementia 11
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 235
doctor visit 903
gastrointestinal procedures 368
hospital care 327
inpatient care 327
minimally invasive procedures 368
preventive care 117
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 235

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD.

Gender
Male 247
Female 431
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 90
Black 573
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 303
From 75 to 84 227
85 and over 77
Less than 65 71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 19
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 49
Dementia 14
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 237
doctor visit 1008
gastrointestinal procedures 397
hospital care 173
inpatient care 173
minimally invasive procedures 397
preventive care 147
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 237

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD.

Gender
Male 241
Female 413
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 59
Black 577
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 292
From 75 to 84 225
85 and over 68
Less than 65 69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 13
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 4
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 52
Dementia 11
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 230
doctor visit 996
gastrointestinal procedures 347
hospital care 81
inpatient care 81
minimally invasive procedures 347
preventive care 117
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 230

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD.

Gender
Male 202
Female 379
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 26
Black 541
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 272
From 75 to 84 184
85 and over 55
Less than 65 70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 12
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 49
Dementia 10
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 280
doctor visit 1133
gastrointestinal procedures 392
hospital care 104
inpatient care 104
minimally invasive procedures 392
preventive care 112
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 280

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD.

Gender
Male 259
Female 454
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 58
Black 638
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 329
From 75 to 84 213
85 and over 94
Less than 65 77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 46
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 46
Dementia 14
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 242
doctor visit 862
gastrointestinal procedures 322
hospital care 86
inpatient care 86
minimally invasive procedures 322
preventive care 80
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 242

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD.

Gender
Male 238
Female 416
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 112
Black 510
Hispanic 17
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 276
From 75 to 84 221
85 and over 111
Less than 65 46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 48
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 46
Dementia 16
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 306
doctor visit 1050
emergency care 11
gastrointestinal procedures 428
hospital care 105
inpatient care 105
minimally invasive procedures 428
preventive care 122
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 306

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD.

Gender
Male 294
Female 478
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 119
Black 612
Hispanic 21
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 332
From 75 to 84 261
85 and over 109
Less than 65 70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 44
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 45
Dementia 17
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 355
doctor visit 1088
gastrointestinal procedures 470
hospital care 95
inpatient care 95
minimally invasive procedures 470
preventive care 115
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 355

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD.

Gender
Male 270
Female 549
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 121
Black 652
Hispanic 18
Asian 14
Other 14
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 364
From 75 to 84 300
85 and over 95
Less than 65 60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 43
Dementia 9
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Washington, DC were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures 252
doctor visit 982
emergency care 11
gastrointestinal procedures 398
hospital care 212
inpatient care 212
minimally invasive procedures 398
preventive care 133
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 252

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD.

Gender
Male 246
Female 425
Ethnicity
Black / African American 587
Asian / Pacific Islander 1
Non-Hispanic White 53
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 5
Other 1
Age
75 to 84 221
85 and over 80
Less than 65 70
65 to 74 301

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 13
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 9
Osteoporosis 5
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 44
Atrial Fibrillation 8
Dementia 11
Cancer 13

Education & Training

Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1984. He completed residency at Washington Hospital Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and has a state license in District of Columbia.

Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine (1984)

Residency: Washington Hospital Center (1991)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology

Licensed In: District of Columbia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital
MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
MedStar Health
MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, Optimum Choice, Optima Health, MAMSI, Magellan Health Services, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Anthem, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Medicare PFFS, CIGNA Indemnity, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Coventry National Network PPO, Highmark, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Sentara Health Plans, WellPoint, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, CIGNA PPO Plus, HealthyBlue PPO, Aetna Premier 200PD, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS), M.D. IPA Preferred (POS), CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, IH-PPO, Aetna Advantage 6350PD, DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, CareFirst EPO, Optimum Choice Preferred (POS), Medicare Direct, OCI Direct (HMO), Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans, Aetna Open Choice (PPO), OA Plus, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, IH-Network Only Plus, IH-POS, Aetna Classic 5000, Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA, Healthy Blue (HMO, POS), CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland, IH-POS Plus, Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA, CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan, Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Choice POS II, CareFirst Blue Card Program, Choice Fund PPO, IH-EPO Plus, Aetna VA Exchange, Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS), CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced, Aetna Better Health of Virginia, Aetna Worker's Compensation Network, Options PPO Cardiac Global, Uniformed Services Family Health Plan, Aetna Advantage 5750, IH-Open HMO Option, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, Aetna Basic, CareFirst FEP Blue Focus, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global, IH-Open EPO Plus, IH-Open POS Plus, Core Essential (HMO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO, Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network, MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global, CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO, Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS), IH-Open HMO, Aetna Advantage 6350, Erickson Advantage Plans, M.D. IPA (HMO), POS OA, Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund), Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS), IH-Open POS II, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO, Aetna Classic 5000PD, CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna Student Health Insurance, Private Health Care Systems (PPO), Choice POS, Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account, IH-Indemnity, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO), United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans, IH-HMO, IH-Open Network Only Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO, Medicare FFS, Maryland Physicians Care MCO, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, Advantra Platinum (PPO), Aetna Better Health of Maryland, BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage), Choice POS II Open Access, Employee Health Plan, Navigate, Police and Fire Clinic, Network OA, CareFirst MedStar Select PPO and Aetna Classic 3500.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MultiPlan
Optimum Choice
Optima Health
MAMSI
Magellan Health Services
United Healthcare Choice Plus
United Healthcare Choice
First Health PPO
Blue Choice
Great-West Healthcare
TRICARE
Coventry
TRICARE Reserve Select
Anthem
Aetna Managed Choice POS
Beech Street PPO
Aetna HMO
Kaiser Permanente
CIGNA PPO
CIGNA EPO
Aetna Medicare PPO
Aetna Medicare PFFS
CIGNA Indemnity
AmeriHealth
AARP
Medicare Advantage
TriWest
Coventry National Network PPO
Highmark
Amerigroup
United Healthcare
Medicaid
Humana
Cigna
Sentara Health Plans
WellPoint
United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)
Humana Medicare Advantage PPO
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan
CIGNA PPO Plus
HealthyBlue PPO
Aetna Premier 200PD
MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
CareFirst NASCO
Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
IH-PPO
Aetna Advantage 6350PD
DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
CareFirst EPO
Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
Medicare Direct
OCI Direct (HMO)
Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
OA Plus
CareFirst Administrators
United Student Resources
IH-Network Only Plus
IH-POS
Aetna Classic 5000
Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland
IH-POS Plus
Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
Health Services for Children with Special Needs
Choice POS II
CareFirst Blue Card Program
Choice Fund PPO
IH-EPO Plus
Aetna VA Exchange
Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
Aetna Better Health of Virginia
Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
Options PPO Cardiac Global
Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
Aetna Advantage 5750
IH-Open HMO Option
HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
Aetna Basic
CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
IH-Open EPO Plus
IH-Open POS Plus
Core Essential (HMO)
Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
IH-Open HMO
Aetna Advantage 6350
Erickson Advantage Plans
M.D. IPA (HMO)
POS OA
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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 1888 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Gary William Thompson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Washington, DC. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-17
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Dr. Gary Thompson has been my GI for over 10 years! He's a great physician and a great person! I'm not looking to replace him anytime soon! And I sure hope he's not looking to retire anytime soon.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-24
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Dr. Gary Thompson is most professional but with personal carrying demeanor. Answered all my questions and allowed to participate in the decisions for need steps in my health care plan.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-07-25
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Have been with this physician for more than 25 yrs. His willingness to respect your opinion and input in decisions about your health is a major reason that I have been with him so long
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-02-29
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After colonoscopy procedure, I was told clear for 10 years but this appt says come back in 5 years. That surprised me when I looked at the paperwork.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-14
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Dr shared an option I was not aware of before. Explained entire procedure to me and allowed me to ask questions. I thought that was super.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-21
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Dr. Thompson went the prep and what I should eat after the procedure. He was very insightful and answered all my questions.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-14
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Dr Thompson listened to all my concerns and answered questions so that I could fully understand his plan of treatment.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-03-28
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I am very pleased with Dr. Thompson's professional decisions and recommendations towards my medical treatment.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-10-05
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All of my questions were answered. I felt comfortable taking all the time I needed.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-12-01
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I have been seen by Dr. Thompson before and have always received excellent care.

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Janssen Biotech, Inc. $1,114 STELARA
$920 		SIMPONI
$89 		REMICADE
$55 		Tremfya
$33 		SIMPONI ARIA
$18
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC $1,102 XIFAXAN
$606 		Trulance
$309 		PLENVU
$85 		APRISO
$58 		Uceris
$22 		Other
$21
AbbVie Inc. $1,076 Creon
$555 		Mavyret
$211 		LINZESS
$180 		Rinvoq
$60 		Humira
$47 		Other
$23
AbbVie, Inc. $803 Mavyret
$247 		Creon
$195 		Viekira
$142 		Humira
$83 		Technivie
$65 		Other
$70
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc $543 LINZESS
$177 		GIVLAARI
$126 		CANASA
$90 		LINZESS 290 mcg
$87 		COLOGUARD
$63
Other $5,686 LINZESS
$427 		ZEPOSIA
$427 		AMITIZA
$386 		SUCRAID
$320 		ZEPATIER
$270 		Other
$3,856
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $10,127
Education $198

Biography

Dr. Gary Thompson sees patients in Washington, DC. His medical specialty is adult gastroenterology. Dr. Thompson is rated highly by his patients. His clinical interests include pelvic ultrasound, ascites (abdominal edema), and bile duct stones. He is professionally affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, and MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital. He accepts Anthem, Blue California, and Coventry, in addition to other insurance carriers. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Washington, DC. After completing medical school at Howard University College of Medicine and the University of Virginia School of Medicine, Dr. Thompson performed his residency at Washington Hospital Center.

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