Quick answers
- Does Paul J. Thurmes accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul J. Thurmes accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Paul J. Thurmes see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 165 Original Medicare patients and 31,379 services for Paul J. Thurmes. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Paul J. Thurmes's NPI number?
- 1205808466. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Paul J. Thurmes, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 165 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 31,379 |
| Different services or procedures | 133 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)410 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)248 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)235 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)160 services
- Enhancing oncology model (eom) monthly enhanced oncology services (meos) payment for eom enhanced services (M0010)112 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol65%
- High blood pressure63%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)40%
- Arthritis35%
- Chronic kidney disease35%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
Hospitals where Paul J. Thurmes works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paul J. Thurmes at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Abbott Northwestern HospitalMinneapolis, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240057
Practice locations
Addresses where Paul J. Thurmes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 910 E 26th St, Suite 100 200Minneapolis, MN 55404 (612) 884‑6300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Paul J. Thurmes as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Minnesota Oncology Hematology PA134 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hematology/Oncologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other hematologist-oncologists in Minneapolis
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Minneapolis, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Minnesota Oncology Hematology PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Minnesota Medical School |
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1205808466 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians