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KARIN ELIZABETH THRON M.D.
NPI 1164528428
Family Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Santa Fe, NM

Active since September 15, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
93.21/100
CMS Quality Rating
550D SAINT MICHAELS DR, SANTA FE, NM 87505(505) 982-4098(505) 216-0180 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 23, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Karin Elizabeth Thron M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

KARIN ELIZABETH THRON M.D. (NPI 1164528428) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Santa Fe, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (96391) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus St Vincent Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164528428
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207QH0002X
Provider Legal NameKARIN ELIZABETH THRONCredential: M.D.
Location Address550D SAINT MICHAELS DRSanta Fe, NM 87505-7717
Mailing Address550d Saint Michaels DrSanta Fe, NM 87505-7717 · (505) 982-4098 · Fax (505) 216-0180
Phone(505) 982-4098
Fax(505) 216-0180
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Colorado School Of Medicine, DenverGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateSeptember 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 23, 2020
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 23, 2020
✔ NPI 1164528428 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207QH0002X
License✔ Licensed in NM · 96391
Definition
A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 96-391 (NM)
550D SAINT MICHAELS DR, Santa Fe, NM 87505
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Karin Elizabeth Thron M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4486543006
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040312000112
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 9

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
535 services282 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
262 services182 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
101 services101 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
53 services53 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
51 services51 patients
Administration of influenza virus vaccine G0008
The administration of the influenza virus vaccine, also known as the flu shot, is a simple procedure to protect against the flu. A healthcare provider injects a small dose of the vaccine into your arm. This stimulates your immune system to produce antibodies, which will help your body fight off the flu if exposed.
31 services31 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Christus St Vincent Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Santa Fe, NM
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number320002
Location455 St Michael's DriveSanta Fe, NM 87505 · Santa Fe County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 87505 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$84.79 typical visit price
range $54.26 – $166.80
Typical copayment $21.19 (range $13.56 – $41.70)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.38 typical visit price
range $17.00 – $135.35
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $4.25 – $33.83)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

93.21/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality86.43
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Karin Thron's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karin Thron is 1164528428. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 15, 2006.

Where is Karin Thron located?

Karin Thron practices at 550D Saint Michaels Dr, Santa Fe, NM 87505. The listed phone number is (505) 982-4098.

What is Karin Thron's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QH0002X.

Is Karin Thron enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karin Thron is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Karin Thron affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Karin Thron is affiliated with Christus St Vincent Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karin Thron was last updated on September 23, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.