Quick answers
- Does John L. Thurston Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John L. Thurston Jr. 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 John L. Thurston Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 110 Original Medicare patients and 172 services for John L. Thurston Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is John L. Thurston Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1588959076. 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 John L. Thurston Jr., 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 | 110 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 172 |
| Different services or procedures | 54 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for x-ray on artery of brain, heart, or chest (01926)20 services
- Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report (93312)17 services
- Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers (93320)12 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%
- Arthritis53%
- Ischemic heart disease53%
- Atrial fibrillation50%
- Chronic kidney disease44%
Hospitals where John L. Thurston Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists John L. Thurston Jr. 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.
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical CenterDes Moines, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160083
Practice locations
Addresses where John L. Thurston Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1111 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50314 (515) 247‑3121
- 1755 59th PlWest Des Moines, IA 50266 (515) 358‑8000
- 22999 Hwy 59 N, Kph Consolidation IncKingwood, TX 77339 (281) 348‑8461
- 2830 Calder StBeaumont, TX 77702 (409) 236‑7395
- 7400 Barlite BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78224 (210) 921‑2000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists John L. Thurston Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Emergenchealth PLLC1,056 clinicians in the group
- Cep America - Anesthesia PC849 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Des Moines
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Des Moines, IA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Emergenchealth PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2012 (14 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588959076 |
| 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