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
- Primary practice
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1585 3Rd St
Fort Polk, LA 714595102
(337) 531-3368 - Mailing address
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Po Box 3631
Fort Polk, LA 714590631
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
All-time total
$19
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk INC | 1 | $19.20 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
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.