Quick answers
- Does Steven R. Thurston accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Steven R. Thurston 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 Steven R. Thurston see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 203 Original Medicare patients and 637 services for Steven R. Thurston. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Steven R. Thurston's NPI number?
- 1851520498. 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 Steven R. Thurston, 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 | 203 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 637 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Photography of content of eyes (92285)213 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)207 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)117 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)83 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 cholesterol50%
- High blood pressure46%
- Arthritis25%
- Diabetes22%
- Ischemic heart disease11%
- Chronic kidney disease11%
Practice locations
Addresses where Steven R. Thurston is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 45233 Antares DrSan Diego, CA 92145 (858) 695‑7276
- McX Bldg, Suite 2010Camp Pendleton North, CA 92055 (760) 453‑0079
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in San Diego
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Diego, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1851520498 |
| 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