Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Robert Thorsness, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Joliet, IL

  • NPI 1588989164
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 72.7 / 100 · 2023
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
951 Essington RD
Joliet, IL 604358427
(815) 744-4455
fax (815) 744-4756
Additional location
1870 Silver Cross Blvd Ste 200
New Lenox, IL 604518646
(815) 462-3474
fax (815) 207-4207

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 9, 2025
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Illinois #036137168

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1588989164. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,756
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$276,427
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 2,086 221 $1
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 627 366 $32
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 248 216 $70
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 216 202 $132
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 165 133 $93
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 157 157 $172
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder 72 72 $1,548
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast 54 53 $220
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope 23 23 $164
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope 22 22 $184

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in Joliet Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 200. This provider delivers 19× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$186
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Stryker Corporation 3 $74.96
DeRoyal Industries, INC. 1 $30.41
Heron Therapeutics, INC. 1 $27.58
Orthofix Medical, INC. 1 $21.03
Ferring Pharmaceuticals INC. 1 $16.18
Linvatec Corporation 1 $16.03

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$186

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
36
Patients
17
Total drug cost
$422
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 19 0 $247
Methylprednisolone Generic 17 17 $175

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Robert Thorsness's medical specialty?
Dr. Robert Thorsness practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Joliet, IL.
Where does Dr. Robert Thorsness practice?
Dr. Robert Thorsness practices at 951 Essington RD, Joliet, IL 604358427. Office phone: 8157444455.
What is Dr. Robert Thorsness's NPI?
Dr. Robert Thorsness's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588989164, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Robert Thorsness accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Robert Thorsness accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Robert Thorsness commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (HCPCS 73030); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.