2026 NPPES data Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1528103314 M.D.
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HEATHER THOERNER, M.D.

Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
233
Medicare Part D claims · 177 beneficiaries · Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 1K

What the federal data shows

HEATHER THOERNER, M.D. filed 233 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico.

233
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

HEATHER THOERNER, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

233 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

HEATHER THOERNER, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about HEATHER THOERNER, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/20/2007

NPI 1528103314

Primary specialty

Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician

Niche

2,087 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

233 81% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,242

Specialty distribution in New Mexico

How Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers

New Mexico providers

Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within New Mexico

1. Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within New Mexico

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

HEATHER THOERNER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2400 UNSER BLVD SE STE 8100, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87124, with a listed phone of (505) 253-6100. NPI 1528103314 was issued on 02/20/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what THOERNER most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 233 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 177 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 35.2%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,087 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 1,242 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

2400 UNSER BLVD SE STE 8100
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87124

Provider Details

NPI 1528103314
Specialty Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/20/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where HEATHER THOERNER, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

PRESBYTERIAN HEALTHCARE SERVICES
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
TRIA ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER LLC
BLOOMINGTON, MN

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

233
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
177
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
240
Total Day Supply
2,186
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
82 (35.2% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.96
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What HEATHER THOERNER, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Prednisone
71
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
42
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
25
Tramadol Hcl
22
Gabapentin
20

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview

How HEATHER THOERNER, M.D. fits within the Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

2,087
Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
1,242
Avg Claims per Provider

HEATHER THOERNER, M.D.'s 233 claims are below the specialty average of 1,242.

Nearby Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in New Mexico

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Mexico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as THOERNER.

Compare Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HEATHER THOERNER, M.D.'s specialty?
HEATHER THOERNER, M.D. specializes in Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. Credentials: M.D..
How much does HEATHER THOERNER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, HEATHER THOERNER, M.D. wrote 233 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 177 beneficiaries.
Where is HEATHER THOERNER, M.D. located?
HEATHER THOERNER, M.D. is located at 2400 UNSER BLVD SE STE 8100, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87124. Phone: (505) 253-6100.
What is HEATHER THOERNER, M.D.'s NPI number?
HEATHER THOERNER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528103314, issued on 02/20/2007.
Does HEATHER THOERNER, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, HEATHER THOERNER, M.D. had 82 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 35.2%.
How many Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 2,087 Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,242 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does HEATHER THOERNER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, HEATHER THOERNER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Cyclobenzaprine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does HEATHER THOERNER, M.D. accept Medicare?
HEATHER THOERNER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 233 Part D claims and 177 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify HEATHER THOERNER, M.D.'s credentials?
HEATHER THOERNER, M.D.'s NPI is 1528103314 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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