Stephen Thurston, PA-C - Medicare Physician Assistant in Escondido, CA

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Stephen Thurston, PA-C is a medicare enrolled "Physician Assistant - Medical" in Escondido, California. He graduated from nursing school in 2013 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Physician Assistant. He is a member of the group practice Scripps Health and his current practice location is 2185 Citracado Pkwy, Escondido, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (442) 281-5000.

Stephen Thurston is licensed to practice in California (license number 51431) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1841616968.

Contact Information

Stephen Thurston, PA-C
2185 Citracado Pkwy,
Escondido, CA 92029-4159
(442) 281-5000
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Provider's Profile

Full NameStephen Thurston
GenderMale
SpecialityPhysician Assistant
Experience13 Years
Location2185 Citracado Pkwy, Escondido, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Stephen Thurston graduated from nursing school in 2013
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1841616968
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/13/2014
  • Last Update Date: 03/13/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7911130299
  • Enrollment ID: I20140513000735

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Stephen Thurston such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1841616968NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363AM0700XPhysician Assistant - Medical 51431 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Scripps Memorial Hospital La JollaLa jolla, CAHospital
Scripps Green HospitalLa jolla, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Scripps Health92340338531450

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Stephen Thurston allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameScripps Health
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1275899072
PECOS PAC ID: 9234033853
Enrollment ID: O20031124000822
Entity NameCep America - California
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1548667843
PECOS PAC ID: 6103739131
Enrollment ID: O20040121000458

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Stephen Thurston is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Stephen Thurston, PA-C
2100 Powell St, Suite 900,
Emeryville, CA 94608-1826

Ph: (510) 530-2600		Stephen Thurston, PA-C
2185 Citracado Pkwy,
Escondido, CA 92029-4159

Ph: (442) 281-5000

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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