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Active NPI 1821142472 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Duska Joy Thurston , MD

Pediatrics • Bangor, ME

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Duska Thurston, MD is a certified Pediatrics practicing in Bangor, ME. With approximately 33 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Vermont College Of Medicine in 1993, Dr. Thurston delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 895 UNION ST.

Dr. Thurston is affiliated with Eastern Maine Medical Center and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

895 Union St
Suite 12

Bangor, ME 044013053

Telephone 2079737979
Fax 2079479579
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Eastern Maine Medical Center Facility NPI 1780674580

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Vermont College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1993

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Pediatrics in Bangor, ME

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
33 Yrs +11.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.4 Yrs
State Avg: 21.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
28 Specialists

Practicing in Bangor, ME (319 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Thurston (33 Years) 33 Yrs
Bangor Specialty Average (21.4 Years) 21.4 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Pediatrics Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208000000X

State License ME MD19312

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

Pediatrics

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208000000X

State License WA MD00036963

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
1821142472 (WA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Regence
0246MC (WA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID L&i And Crime Victims
0264223 (WA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Eastern Maine Medical Center

925 Union St, Bangor, ME 044013051

Eastern Maine Medical Center

895 Union St, Bangor, ME 044013054

Phone: 2079737979

Eastern Maine Medical Center

489 State St, Bangor, ME 044016616

Phone: 2079737000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Heath Myers , LCSW

Social Worker - Clinical

NPI 1003330168

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

NPI 1003554601

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

NPI 1013534312

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Denise Mckee , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1023122645

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Dane Wanniarachige , MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1023636503

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Adam Smith , MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1033899430

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active December 11, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 11, 2012

Registered at 895 UNION ST, SUITE 12, BANGOR, ME 044013053 (Tel: 2079737979)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 11, 2012

Registered at 43 WHITING HILL RD, SUITE 300, BREWER, ME 044121005 (Tel: 2079735035)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 11, 2012

Recorded as DUSKA THURSTON, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 11, 2012

Pediatrics (License #MD19312 in ME)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 22, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1821142472
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: January 22, 2007
Last Update: December 11, 2012
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

43 Whiting Hill Rd, Suite 300

Brewer, ME 044121005

Phone: 2079735035

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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