Quick answers
- Does Brent R. Thurness accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Brent R. Thurness 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 Brent R. Thurness see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 598 Original Medicare patients and 13,020 services for Brent R. Thurness. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Brent R. Thurness's NPI number?
- 1265424873. 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 Brent R. Thurness, 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 | 598 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 13,020 |
| Different services or procedures | 78 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 100-199 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9965)4,150 services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)3,280 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)1,832 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)560 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)543 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Diabetes26%
- Depression22%
Hospitals where Brent R. Thurness works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Brent R. Thurness 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.
- Avera Queen of PeaceMitchell, SD · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 431340
- Huron Regional Medical CenterHuron, SD · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 431335
Practice locations
Addresses where Brent R. Thurness is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 525 N Foster StMitchell, SD 57301
- 525 N Foster St, Hospital DeptMitchell, SD 57301 (605) 995‑2000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Brent R. Thurness as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Avera Queen of Peace122 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Mitchell
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mitchell, SD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Avera Queen of Peace
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1265424873 |
| 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