Carla Thurston, MD
NPI 1083874929 · Internal Medicine Physician · Morgan City, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carla Thurston, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Morgan City, LA (NPI 1083874929).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1083874929
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 204579 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
629 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 188 | $119 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 107 | $84 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 94 | $77 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 94 | $17 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 86 | $120 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 32 | $30 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 143 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 399 | 83 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 311 | 77 |
| Metformin Hcl | 296 | 70 |
| Gabapentin | 292 | 44 |
| Glipizidebrand: Glipizide Er | 282 | 52 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 274 | 59 |
| Pravastatin Sodium | 244 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$53 across 3 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-06-13
- Last updated
- 2025-10-01
- Certified
- 2025-10-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carla Thurston's NPI number?
- Carla Thurston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083874929, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carla Thurston's specialty?
- Carla Thurston is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carla Thurston located?
- Carla Thurston's practice location on file with NPPES is 1015 8th St, Morgan City, LA 70380-1913.
- What is Carla Thurston's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carla Thurston is (985) 745-6733.
- Does Carla Thurston accept Medicare?
- Carla Thurston is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carla Thurston's NPI active?
- Yes — Carla Thurston's NPI (1083874929) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.