John Thurston, M.D.
NPI 1144296245 · Family Medicine Physician · Worland, WY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Thurston, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Worland, WY (NPI 1144296245).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144296245
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5442A (WY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
3,038 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 | 898 | $117 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 670 | $84 |
| Office Or Other Outpatient Visit for the Evaluation and Management of Established Patient That May Not Require Presence of Healthcare Professional99211 | 224 | $22 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 159 | $10 |
| Blood Test, Clotting Time85610 | 158 | $4 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 151 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 175 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 555 | 131 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 437 | 116 |
| Losartan Potassium | 333 | 96 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 308 | 72 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 299 | 78 |
| Gabapentin | 288 | 58 |
| Furosemide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$605 across 35 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
- 2006-02-27
- Last updated
- 2008-09-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Thurston's NPI number?
- John Thurston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144296245, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Thurston's specialty?
- John Thurston is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Thurston located?
- John Thurston's practice location on file with NPPES is 401 S 15th St, Worland, WY 82401-3530.
- What is John Thurston's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Thurston is (307) 347-2525.
- Does John Thurston accept Medicare?
- John Thurston is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Thurston's NPI active?
- Yes — John Thurston's NPI (1144296245) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-09-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.