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General Surgery

Brian C. Thurston, MD

Works at hospitals in Columbus, NC · Gaffney, SC · Greer, SC … · North Carolina, South Carolina

Summary

Brian C. Thurston, MD (General Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 5 hospitals in Columbus, NC, Gaffney, SC and Greer, SC and other places. NPI 1497918296. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Brian C. Thurston, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

General SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
18Years since medical school (graduated 2008)
MaleGender (as listed)
Spartanburg Medical CenterGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Brian C. Thurston work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Brian C. Thurston at 5 hospitals: Advent Health Polk, Cherokee Medical Center, Pelham Medical Center, Spartanburg Medical Center and Union Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Brian C. Thurston see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Spartanburg, SC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Brian C. Thurston's specialty?
Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Brian C. Thurston accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Brian C. Thurston accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Brian C. Thurston?
(864) 560-1576, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Brian C. Thurston's NPI number?
1497918296. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Brian C. Thurston works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Brian C. Thurston at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Brian C. Thurston is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Brian C. Thurston as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Spartanburg Medical Center1,078 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Spartanburg

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Spartanburg, SC — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2008
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1497918296
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians