Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Brian Thurston, M.D.

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Surgery Physician · Surgical Critical Care Physician · Trauma Surgery Physician · Spartanburg, SC

  • NPI 1497918296
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 96.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 18 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
853 North Church Street, Suite 500
Spartanburg, SC 293033077
(864) 560-1576
fax (864) 560-1590
Mailing address
Po Box 743070
Atlanta, GA 303743070

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 5, 2021
Year of graduation
2008 — 18 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
South Carolina #31160 · South Carolina #LL31160 · Texas #P6535
Medicaid
SC #311601

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497918296. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
371
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$50,155
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 101 67 $114
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 97 36 $206
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 59 47 $76
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 56 56 $168
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 27 22 $48
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 20 20 $126
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 11 11 $81

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in this city , average services per provider: 44. This provider delivers 8.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,887
Transactions
16
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. 13 $1,781.21
Boston Scientific Corporation 1 $68.70
Smith+Nephew, Inc. 1 $20.95
PolyNovo North America LLC 1 $16.29

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$1,459
Food and Beverage
$428

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Brian Thurston's medical specialty?
Dr. Brian Thurston practices Surgery Physician in Spartanburg, SC.
Where does Dr. Brian Thurston practice?
Dr. Brian Thurston practices at 853 North Church Street, Spartanburg, SC 293033077. Office phone: 8645601576.
What is Dr. Brian Thurston's NPI?
Dr. Brian Thurston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497918296, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Brian Thurston accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Brian Thurston accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Brian Thurston commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.