Steven Thurston, O.D.
NPI 1851520498 · Optometrist · Camp Pendleton North, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Steven Thurston, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Camp Pendleton North, CA (NPI 1851520498).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851520498
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 33859 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
620 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Photography of Content of Eyes92285 | 213 | $27 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 207 | $37 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 117 | $163 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 83 | $139 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $27–$163 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 820 Harbor Cliff Way Unit 256Oceanside, CA 92054-2280Phone: (760) 458-4434
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-07-02
- Last updated
- 2023-08-07
- Certified
- 2023-08-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Steven Thurston's NPI number?
- Steven Thurston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851520498, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Steven Thurston's specialty?
- Steven Thurston is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Steven Thurston located?
- Steven Thurston's practice location on file with NPPES is Mcx Bldg 2010, Camp Pendleton North, CA 92055.
- What is Steven Thurston's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Steven Thurston is (760) 805-6588.
- Does Steven Thurston accept Medicare?
- Steven Thurston is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Steven Thurston's NPI active?
- Yes — Steven Thurston's NPI (1851520498) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.