Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Thurman, M.D.

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Knoxville, TN

  • NPI 1669734323
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 80.9 / 100 · 2023
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1819 W Clinch Ave, Suite 200
Knoxville, TN 379162434
(865) 524-3695
fax (865) 602-3528
Mailing address
Po Box 52948
Knoxville, TN 379502948

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 17, 2017
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #55507
Medicaid
TN #Q028310

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1669734323. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
205
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$32,949
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 93 48 $73
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 71 66 $121
44207 Partial removal of large bowel and reattachment to rectum using an endoscope 15 15 $444
47562 Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope 14 14 $567
43282 Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach with implantation of mesh using an endoscope 12 12 $248

In context: peer comparison

Among 17 peers in Knoxville Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 43. This provider delivers 4.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$81
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medtronic, INC. 1 $47.90
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. 1 $17.82
Stryker Corporation 1 $15.56

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$81

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
54
Patients
54
Total drug cost
$286
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 29 29 $199
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 25 25 $87

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joseph Thurman's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Thurman practices Surgery Physician in Knoxville, TN.
Where does Dr. Joseph Thurman practice?
Dr. Joseph Thurman practices at 1819 W Clinch Ave, Knoxville, TN 379162434. Office phone: 8655243695.
What is Dr. Joseph Thurman's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Thurman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669734323, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Thurman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Thurman accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Thurman commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Partial removal of large bowel and reattachment to rectum using an endoscope (HCPCS 44207). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.