Thurston Bauer, MD
NPI 1346551314 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Little Rock, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thurston Bauer, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Little Rock, AR (NPI 1346551314).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1346551314
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- E-9804 (AR)
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
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
642 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 201 | $190 |
| Insertion of Tube in Pulmonary Artery for Monitoring93503 | 64 | $79 |
| Insertion of Non-Tunneled Central Venous Tube for Infusion (5 Years Or Older)36556 | 61 | $76 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 59 | $194 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 46 | $1,344 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 46 | $157 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$505 across 14 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 4301 W Markham St # 713Little Rock, AR 72205-7101Phone: (501) 686-8000Fax: (501) 686-5323
- 4110 Outpatient CircleThird FloorLittle Rock, AR 72205Phone: (501) 686-8000Fax: (501) 568-5323
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-06-24
- Last updated
- 2023-05-05
- Certified
- 2023-04-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thurston Bauer's NPI number?
- Thurston Bauer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346551314, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thurston Bauer's specialty?
- Thurston Bauer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thurston Bauer located?
- Thurston Bauer's practice location on file with NPPES is 5 Saint Vincent Cir, Little Rock, AR 72205-5412.
- What is Thurston Bauer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thurston Bauer is (501) 666-2894.
- Does Thurston Bauer accept Medicare?
- Thurston Bauer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thurston Bauer's NPI active?
- Yes — Thurston Bauer's NPI (1346551314) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-05-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.