BJORN THORARINSSON MD
NPI 1932206141
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Ashland, KY

Active since September 20, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
82.94/100
CMS Quality Rating
613 23RD ST STE G10, ASHLAND, KY 41101(606) 408-5864(606) 408-6499 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 7, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Bjorn Thorarinsson Md NPPES

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

BJORN THORARINSSON MD (NPI 1932206141) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Ashland, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (28426) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Acadia General Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1976).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1932206141
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameBJORN THORARINSSONCredential: MD
Location Address613 23RD ST STE G10Ashland, KY 41101-2886
Mailing AddressPo Box 2379Ashland, KY 41105-2379 · (606) 408-6200 · Fax (606) 408-6612
Fax(606) 408-6499
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1976
Enumeration DateSeptember 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 7, 2018
NPI 1932206141 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License Licensed in KY · 28426
Definition

An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.

613 23RD ST STE G10, Ashland, KY 41101

Other Identifiers 2

Other0849845Oma
Medicaid64284268KY

Accepted Insurance

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

Bjorn Thorarinsson Md 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 ID2567411531
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241129000462
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 2

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.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
37 services37 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
33 services33 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Acadia General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Crowley, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190044
Location1305 Crowley Rayne HighwayCrowley, LA 70526 · Acadia County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 41101 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
$122.77 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $30.69 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.94 typical visit price
range $16.53 – $131.99
Typical copayment $23.48 (range $4.13 – $32.99)
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.

82.94/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality70.01
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost65.57

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 8

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tubing used with positive airway pressure device A7037
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers17 claims17 services$16.11 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers19 claims114 services$2.63 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier20 claims20 services$20.29 avg. paid by Medicare
Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466
DME-Other DME · category DE005N
1 supplier48 claims48 services$903.70 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
7 suppliers147 claims147 services$112.74 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
4 suppliers49 claims49 services$36.42 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
613 23RD ST STE G10
ASHLAND, KY 41101
Physician Assistant
613 23RD ST STE G10
ASHLAND, KY 41101
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
613 23RD ST STE G10
ASHLAND, KY 41101
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
613 23RD ST STE G10
ASHLAND, KY 41101
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
613 23RD ST STE G10
ASHLAND, KY 41101
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
613 23RD ST STE G10
ASHLAND, KY 41101
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
613 23RD ST STE G10
ASHLAND, KY 41101
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
613 23RD ST STE G10
ASHLAND, KY 41101

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 Bjorn Thorarinsson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bjorn Thorarinsson is 1932206141. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 20, 2006.

Where is Bjorn Thorarinsson located?

Bjorn Thorarinsson practices at 613 23rd St Ste G10, Ashland, KY 41101. The listed phone number is (606) 408-5864.

What is Bjorn Thorarinsson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Bjorn Thorarinsson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bjorn Thorarinsson 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.

What insurance does Bjorn Thorarinsson accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc., CareSource and HMO Louisiana list Bjorn Thorarinsson as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Bjorn Thorarinsson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Bjorn Thorarinsson is affiliated with Acadia General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bjorn Thorarinsson was last updated on November 7, 2018. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.