Active NPI 1588989164 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Robert Thorsness , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Joliet, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Robert Thorsness, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Joliet, IL. With approximately 16 years of clinical experience since graduating from Washington University School Of Medicine in 2010, Dr. Thorsness delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 951 ESSINGTON RD.

Dr. Thorsness is affiliated with Illinois Bone And Joint Institute, Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

951 Essington Rd

Joliet, IL 604358427

Telephone 8157444455

Fax 8157444756

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Hinsdale Orthopaedic Associates, S.c. Facility NPI 1144394727

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Washington University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2010

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Joliet, IL

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

16 Yrs -8.9 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 24.9 Yrs

State Avg: 27.0 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

12 Specialists

Practicing in Joliet, IL (1064 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

87.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Thorsness (16 Years) 16 Yrs

Joliet Specialty Average (24.9 Years) 24.9 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,898	189	$3.00	$0.98
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	692	396	$122.04	$31.62
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	234	211	$285.00	$128.59
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	224	185	$265.75	$70.06
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	164	127	$205.00	$92.66
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	154	154	$377.00	$170.83
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	92	89	$1543.00	$174.34
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	70	70	$10112.99	$1533.41
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	36	35	$4674.00	$198.71
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	33	25	$116.94	$31.45
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	32	31	$4864.00	$180.04
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	27	27	$6742.00	$1133.42
23430 Anchoring of biceps tendon	27	26	$3811.00	$425.88
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	21	18	$117.48	$38.07
72141 MRI scan of upper spinal canal	18	18	$1695.89	$155.47

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	2,086	221	$3.00	$1.07
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	627	366	$117.70	$32.45
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	248	216	$257.96	$69.56
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	216	202	$285.00	$131.89
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	165	133	$205.00	$93.43
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	157	157	$377.00	$171.71
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	72	72	$9659.10	$1547.74
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	54	53	$1674.11	$220.43
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	23	23	$4490.48	$163.74
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	22	22	$4664.18	$184.15
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	21	19	$110.64	$32.08
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	20	20	$6437.50	$1150.21
23430 Anchoring of biceps tendon	19	19	$3707.42	$424.66
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	15	15	$113.76	$37.88
72141 MRI scan of upper spinal canal	11	11	$1695.40	$206.09

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	2,070	219	$8.91	$1.13
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	488	297	$116.80	$34.37
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	250	207	$253.92	$69.35
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	225	194	$285.00	$132.64
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	220	170	$205.00	$93.21
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	141	141	$377.00	$176.24
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	49	49	$8901.37	$1527.76
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	35	34	$1534.71	$220.73
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	28	25	$108.10	$33.63
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	20	20	$4236.00	$189.04
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	19	19	$4071.00	$183.42
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	16	16	$6128.90	$1171.35
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	16	15	$283.69	$59.09
23430 Anchoring of biceps tendon	15	15	$3319.00	$435.84
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	14	14	$310.00	$140.43
23600 Closed treatment of broken top of upper arm bone	12	12	$1365.00	$368.13

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,436	148	$22.00	$1.25
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	440	268	$128.10	$35.63
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	249	191	$197.61	$96.24
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	179	141	$251.14	$69.17
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	178	159	$278.17	$134.92
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	139	139	$377.00	$180.79
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	54	52	$1394.00	$242.55
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	45	45	$8971.02	$1650.62
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	36	27	$115.21	$33.89
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	30	30	$4236.00	$189.74
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	26	26	$6188.18	$1161.79
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	26	26	$4071.00	$212.66
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	17	17	$230.00	$107.93
23430 Anchoring of biceps tendon	14	14	$3319.00	$415.71
23600 Closed treatment of broken top of upper arm bone	13	13	$1365.00	$374.56
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	13	11	$267.00	$56.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,393	128	$22.00	$1.41
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	420	239	$188.56	$32.58
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	253	184	$139.75	$78.36
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	184	17	$79.00	$28.79
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	173	126	$235.77	$65.34
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	152	133	$171.57	$114.06
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	122	122	$319.85	$173.77
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	47	42	$2344.00	$238.18
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	40	40	$11999.81	$1645.28
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	35	27	$149.01	$29.36
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	29	29	$6684.00	$198.34
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	25	25	$11072.16	$1210.03
23430 Anchoring of biceps tendon	21	21	$4587.00	$421.32
23600 Closed treatment of broken top of upper arm bone	21	21	$1082.00	$367.96
97530 Therapy procedure using functional activities	19	11	$66.00	$33.20
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	15	15	$5898.00	$224.73
20605 Aspiration and/or injection of medium joint or joint capsule	14	12	$194.00	$57.60
29824 Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope	14	14	$4194.00	$345.60
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	11	11	$242.00	$110.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,373	130	$22.00	$1.57
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	612	22	$79.00	$27.41
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	410	210	$189.00	$29.80
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	253	178	$111.00	$78.30
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	221	14	$77.00	$22.60
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	165	121	$234.41	$62.90
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	147	126	$171.00	$113.13
97530 Therapy procedure using functional activities	131	50	$66.00	$36.92
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	127	127	$276.00	$171.71
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	47	43	$2344.00	$236.59
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	46	26	$150.00	$28.54
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	37	37	$12266.33	$1599.59
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	26	25	$6684.00	$196.29
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	24	23	$10659.75	$1161.94
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	22	20	$5898.00	$212.99
23430 Anchoring of biceps tendon	20	19	$4587.00	$473.54

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,260	111	$22.00	$1.75
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	359	18	$79.00	$27.29
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	268	164	$189.00	$30.50
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	223	151	$171.00	$109.79
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	182	136	$111.00	$75.68
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	157	13	$77.00	$22.49
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	145	106	$249.07	$64.71
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	107	107	$276.00	$172.44
97530 Therapy procedure using functional activities	74	23	$66.00	$38.06
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	45	42	$2344.00	$235.75
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	43	22	$150.00	$32.67
23430 Anchoring of biceps tendon	25	25	$4587.00	$441.30
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	20	20	$12237.43	$1586.23
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	20	20	$6684.00	$195.71
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	20	16	$210.00	$35.96
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	16	16	$10485.00	$1147.19
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	13	13	$5898.00	$184.57

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,352	121	$22.00	$1.80
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	250	149	$111.00	$75.11
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	237	147	$189.00	$30.14
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	159	115	$244.72	$65.14
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	152	116	$171.00	$111.19
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	98	98	$276.00	$171.47
73080 X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views	41	26	$150.00	$32.11
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	30	21	$210.00	$40.84
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	25	25	$2344.00	$245.90
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	21	$200.00	$114.54
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	19	18	$242.00	$107.61
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	12	12	$11881.00	$1569.78
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	11	11	$308.00	$144.39
23430 Anchoring of biceps tendon	11	11	$4587.00	$484.34

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-07-09

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License IL 036137168

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Illinois Bone And Joint Institute, Llc

1870 Silver Cross Blvd, New Lenox, IL 604518639

Phone: 8154623474

Secondary Practice Locations

1870 Silver Cross Blvd Ste 200

New Lenox, IL 604518646

Phone: 8154623474

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

17 Associated Practitioners

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Physician Assistant

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

11 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active April 21, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 21, 2017

Registered at 951 ESSINGTON RD, JOLIET, IL 604358427 (Tel: 8157444455)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 21, 2017

Registered at 951 ESSINGTON RD, JOLIET, IL 604358427 (Tel: 8157444455)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 21, 2017

Recorded as ROBERT THORSNESS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 21, 2017

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #036137168 in IL)

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NPI Profile Active April 07, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 07, 2010

Registered at 601 ELMWOOD AVE, BOX 665, ROCHESTER, NY 146420001 (Tel: 5852755168)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 07, 2010

Registered at 601 ELMWOOD AVE, BOX 665, ROCHESTER, NY 146420001 (Tel: 5852755168)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 07, 2010

Recorded as ROBERT THORSNESS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 07, 2010

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 07, 2010

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1588989164

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: April 07, 2010

Last Update: July 09, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

951 Essington Rd

Joliet, IL 604358427

Phone: 8157444455

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