Quick answers
- Does Darren L. Thorsen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Darren L. Thorsen 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 Darren L. Thorsen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 919 Original Medicare patients and 1,400 services for Darren L. Thorsen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Darren L. Thorsen's NPI number?
- 1720082415. 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 Darren L. Thorsen, 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 | 919 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,400 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)564 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)242 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)192 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)141 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)88 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 pressure67%
- High cholesterol67%
- Arthritis36%
- Diabetes27%
- Anxiety17%
- Depression16%
Practice locations
Addresses where Darren L. Thorsen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 102 Main AveTillamook, OR 97141 (503) 374‑0399
- 1703 Pacific Ave SLong Beach, WA 98631 (360) 642‑3214
- 553 18th StAstoria, OR 97103 (503) 325‑4401
- 819 S HolladaySeaside, OR 97138 (503) 738‑5361
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Darren L. Thorsen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Darren L Thorsen, Od3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Tillamook
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tillamook, OR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Darren L Thorsen, Od
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Pacific University - College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1720082415 |
| 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
- 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