2026 NPPES data Nurse Practitioner NPI 1538225701 ARNP
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JEFFREY THURSTON, ARNP

Nurse Practitioner in LAKEWOOD, Washington. 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
564
Medicare Part D claims · 29 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

JEFFREY THURSTON, ARNP filed 564 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in LAKEWOOD, Washington, prescribing 91% generic.

564
Part D claims, 2023
91%
generic prescribing

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.

JEFFREY THURSTON, ARNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

564 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about JEFFREY THURSTON, ARNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/29/2006

NPI 1538225701

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

564 48% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Washington

1. Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nurse Practitioner share within Washington

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nurse Practitioner) — 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).

JEFFREY THURSTON, ARNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding ARNP credentials at 6212 75TH ST W, LAKEWOOD, WA, 98499, with a listed phone of (253) 983-1539. NPI 1538225701 was issued on 12/29/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what THURSTON 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 564 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 29 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $60K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count. 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.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

6212 75TH ST W
LAKEWOOD, WA 98499

Provider Details

NPI 1538225701
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials ARNP
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/29/2006

License & disciplinary context — Washington WMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JEFFREY THURSTON, ARNP. To verify JEFFREY THURSTON, ARNP's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

JEFFREY THURSTON, ARNP — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 564 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

564
Total Claims
$60K
Total Drug Cost
29
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
741
Total Day Supply
21,888
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$43K
Generic Drug Cost
$17K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
62.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.26

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JEFFREY THURSTON, ARNP 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
Alprazolam
77
Risperidone
45
Duloxetine Hcl
40
Temazepam
38
Zolpidem Tartrate
34
Prazosin Hcl
31
Clonazepam
27
Trazodone Hcl
23
Lithium Carbonate Er
Lithium Carbonate
18
Mirtazapine
18

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How JEFFREY THURSTON, ARNP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

JEFFREY THURSTON, ARNP's 564 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Washington

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Washington, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as THURSTON.

Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JEFFREY THURSTON, ARNP's specialty?
JEFFREY THURSTON, ARNP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in LAKEWOOD, Washington. Credentials: ARNP.
How much does JEFFREY THURSTON, ARNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JEFFREY THURSTON, ARNP wrote 564 Medicare Part D claims totaling $60K in drug costs for 29 beneficiaries.
Where is JEFFREY THURSTON, ARNP located?
JEFFREY THURSTON, ARNP is located at 6212 75TH ST W, LAKEWOOD, WA, 98499. Phone: (253) 983-1539.
What is JEFFREY THURSTON, ARNP's NPI number?
JEFFREY THURSTON, ARNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538225701, issued on 12/29/2006.
Does JEFFREY THURSTON, ARNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JEFFREY THURSTON, ARNP's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $43K in brand drug costs.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JEFFREY THURSTON, ARNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JEFFREY THURSTON, ARNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Alprazolam, Risperidone, Duloxetine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JEFFREY THURSTON, ARNP accept Medicare?
JEFFREY THURSTON, ARNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 564 Part D claims and 29 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JEFFREY THURSTON, ARNP's credentials?
JEFFREY THURSTON, ARNP's NPI is 1538225701 with credentials ARNP. 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.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

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

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