DUSKA JOY THURSTON M.D.
NPI 1821142472
Pediatrics in Bangor, ME

Active since January 22, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
895 UNION ST, SUITE 12, BANGOR, ME 04401(207) 973-7979(207) 947-9579 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 11, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Duska Joy Thurston M.d. NPPES

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

DUSKA JOY THURSTON M.D. (NPI 1821142472) is an individual pediatrics provider in Bangor, Maine, licensed in Maine (MD19312) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Vermont College Of Medicine (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821142472
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDUSKA JOY THURSTONCredential: M.D.
Location Address895 UNION ST, SUITE 12Bangor, ME 04401-3053
Mailing Address43 Whiting Hill Rd, Suite 300Brewer, ME 04412-1005 · (207) 973-5035 · Fax (207) 973-5042
Fax(207) 947-9579
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Vermont College Of MedicineGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateJanuary 22, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 11, 2012
NPI 1821142472 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
Licenses Licensed in ME · MD19312 Licensed in WA · MD00036963
Definition
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.
895 UNION ST, Bangor, ME 04401

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Duska Joy Thurston M.d.

Other Identifiers 4

Medicare UPING36940WA
Medicaid1821142472WA
Other0264223WA · L&i And Crime Victims
Other0246MCWA · Regence

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Duska Joy Thurston 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 ID1153516760
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130204000584
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Bangor, ME
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number200033
Location489 State StreetBangor, ME 04401 · Penobscot County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 04401 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
$82.58 typical visit price
range $53.26 – $162.77
Typical copayment $20.64 (range $13.31 – $40.69)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.60 typical visit price
range $16.90 – $132.79
Typical copayment $23.65 (range $4.22 – $33.19)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Family Medicine
895 UNION ST, SUITE 12
BANGOR, ME 04401
Advanced Practice Midwife
895 UNION ST, SUITE 12
BANGOR, ME 04401
Family Medicine
895 UNION ST, SUITE 12
BANGOR, ME 04401
Social Worker (Clinical)
895 UNION ST, SUITE 12
BANGOR, ME 04401
Family Medicine
895 UNION ST, SUITE 12
BANGOR, ME 04401
Psychologist
895 UNION ST, SUITE 12
BANGOR, ME 04401
Family Medicine
895 UNION ST, SUITE 12
BANGOR, ME 04401
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
895 UNION ST, SUITE 12
BANGOR, ME 04401

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 Duska Thurston's NPI number?

The NPI number for Duska Thurston is 1821142472. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 22, 2007. The provider is also known as Duska Joy Thurston M.D..

Where is Duska Thurston located?

Duska Thurston practices at 895 Union St Suite 12, Bangor, ME 04401. The listed phone number is (207) 973-7979.

What is Duska Thurston's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Duska Thurston enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Duska Thurston 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 Duska Thurston affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Duska Thurston is affiliated with Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Duska Thurston was last updated on December 11, 2012. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.