Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Laurel Thurston, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician · Emergency Medicine Physician · Fort Polk, LA

  • NPI 1497915193
  • MIPS 89.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 18 yrs on file
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1585 3Rd St
Fort Polk, LA 714595102
(337) 531-3368
Mailing address
Po Box 3631
Fort Polk, LA 714590631

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 20, 2013
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Louisiana #MD203518 · Virginia #0101243843
Medicaid
LA #2101307

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497915193. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,128
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$88,904
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 290 283 $89
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 143 143 $111
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 131 130 $125
81003 Automated urinalysis test 107 104 $2
0241U Respiratory infectious agent detection by rna for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid 19), influenza a, influenza b, and respiratory syncytial virus, upper respiratory specimen, each reported as detected or not detected 67 67 $140
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views 62 61 $33
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 57 57 $164
87428 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza 50 48 $42
96372 Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 32 30 $14
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 28 28 $8

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Fort Polk Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 56. This provider delivers 20× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$19
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Novo Nordisk INC 1 $19.20

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$19

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
79
Patients
68
Total drug cost
$684
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisone Generic 32 32 $62
Cephalexin Generic 25 25 $137
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 11 0 $436
Azithromycin Generic 11 11 $50

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Laurel Thurston's medical specialty?
Dr. Laurel Thurston practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Fort Polk, LA.
Where does Dr. Laurel Thurston practice?
Dr. Laurel Thurston practices at 1585 3Rd St, Fort Polk, LA 714595102. Office phone: 3375313368.
What is Dr. Laurel Thurston's NPI?
Dr. Laurel Thurston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497915193, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Laurel Thurston commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.