Timothy Thurston, PA-C
NPI 1881681161 · Physician Assistant · Paducah, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Timothy Thurston, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Paducah, KY (NPI 1881681161).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881681161
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA154 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
1,149 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 465 | $71 |
| Removal of Impacted Ear Wax69210 | 246 | $37 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 183 | $44 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 124 | $85 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Voice Box Using a Flexible Endoscope31575 | 70 | $95 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 15 Minutes Or More99202 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 28 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 155 | 39 |
| Prednisone | 124 | 103 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 97 | 87 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 74 | 46 |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | 71 | 20 |
| Omeprazole | 67 | 24 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 65 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$360 across 20 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
- 2005-10-03
- Last updated
- 2024-09-25
- Certified
- 2024-09-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Timothy Thurston's NPI number?
- Timothy Thurston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881681161, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Timothy Thurston's specialty?
- Timothy Thurston is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Timothy Thurston located?
- Timothy Thurston's practice location on file with NPPES is 225 Medical Center Dr, Paducah, KY 42003-7914.
- What is Timothy Thurston's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Timothy Thurston is (270) 442-9463.
- Does Timothy Thurston accept Medicare?
- Timothy Thurston is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Timothy Thurston's NPI active?
- Yes — Timothy Thurston's NPI (1881681161) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.