Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Patricia Thistlethwaite, MD/PHD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Surgery Physician · San Diego, CA

  • NPI 1831121789
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 37 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
200 W Arbor Dr
San Diego, CA 921039000
(619) 543-7777
fax (619) 543-2652
Mailing address
Po Box 232410
San Diego, CA 921932410

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 11, 2019
Year of graduation
1989 — 37 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208G00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G84093
Medicaid
CA #00G840930

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1831121789. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
29
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$3,741
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 17 14 $149
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes 12 12 $101

In context: peer comparison

Among 9 peers in this city , average services per provider: 45. This provider delivers 0.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,647
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
United Therapeutics Corporation 3 $1,523.06
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. 1 $104.68
Davol Inc. 1 $19.48

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$1,379
Food and Beverage
$268

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Patricia Thistlethwaite's medical specialty?
Dr. Patricia Thistlethwaite practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in San Diego, CA.
Where does Dr. Patricia Thistlethwaite practice?
Dr. Patricia Thistlethwaite practices at 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 921039000. Office phone: 6195437777.
What is Dr. Patricia Thistlethwaite's NPI?
Dr. Patricia Thistlethwaite's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831121789, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Patricia Thistlethwaite accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Patricia Thistlethwaite accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Patricia Thistlethwaite commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Telephone medical discussion with physician (HCPCS 99443). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.