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DR. JANTZEN DEANDRE THORNS I M.D.
NPI 1972881100
Surgery in Houston, TX

Active since July 21, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
77.67/100
CMS Quality Rating
20207 CHASEWOOD PARK DR, HOUSTON, TX 77070(832) 534-7600 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 9, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 9, 2024, Nov 15, 2023, Jul 6, 2023 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Jantzen Deandre Thorns I M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JANTZEN DEANDRE THORNS I M.D. (NPI 1972881100) is an individual surgery provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (R0511) and active in the NPI registry since July 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Luke's The Woodlands Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972881100
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JANTZEN DEANDRE THORNS ICredential: M.D.
Location Address20207 CHASEWOOD PARK DRHouston, TX 77070-1441
Mailing Address20207 Chasewood Park Dr Ste 305Houston, TX 77070-1442 · (832) 534-7600
Phone(832) 534-7600
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At San AntonioGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateJuly 21, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 9, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 9, 2024
✔ NPI 1972881100 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · R0511
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
20207 CHASEWOOD PARK DR, Houston, TX 77070
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 117218 Preston Rd Ste 2000Dallas, TX 75252-4018 · Phone (877) 866-7123
Location 2455 School St Ste 10Tomball, TX 77375 · Phone (281) 351-5409 · Fax (281) 351-2803

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid364955002TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Ambetter Health, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Jantzen Deandre Thorns I 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 ID8527219054
PECOS Enrollment IDI20161102000281
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Jantzen Thorns reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Surgical Advanced Specialty Center Ll Ltd., L.L.P.
7.4 mi
Surgery
455 SCHOOL ST, SUITE 10
Tomball, TX 77375
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1609047802 (281) 351-5409
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group
16 mi
Internal Medicine
17350 ST LUKES WAY STE 400
The Woodlands, TX 77384
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 169 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1740485879 (936) 266-3513
Vohra Post Acute Care Physicians Of Texas, PLLC
219 mi
Family Medicine
17218 PRESTON RD STE 2000
Dallas, TX 75252
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 107 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1821424789 (877) 866-7123

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 15

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.

Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
188 services46 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
176 services41 patients
Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less 11043
This procedure involves the surgical removal of a specified area (20.0 sq cm or less) of muscle and/or tissue. It's typically done to treat conditions like tumors, infections, or injuries. Local or general anesthesia ensures comfort. Recovery time varies.
163 services43 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.
70 services66 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
62 services36 patients
Removal of muscle and/or tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less 11046
This procedure involves the removal of muscle and/or tissue, typically to treat disease or injury. An additional 20.0 square cm or less of tissue may be removed if necessary. The process is performed by a skilled medical professional to ensure your safety and recovery.
60 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

St Luke's The Woodlands Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · The Woodlands, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450862
Location17200 St Luke's WayThe Woodlands, TX 77384 · Montgomery County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Luke's Hospital At The Vintage

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number670075
Location20171 Chasewood Park DriveHouston, TX 77070 · Harris County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77070 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
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

77.67/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality76.83
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost15.42

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
10%31 patients1/55-star benchmark: 92%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
36%404 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
1%182 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

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

Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, with any size adhesive border, each dressing A6219
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA023N
2 suppliers11 claims339 services$0.92 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 6

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

QUOC LE, M.D., P.A.
Family Medicine
20207 CHASEWOOD PARK DR, STE. 204
HOUSTON, TX 77070
Harris County (832) 698-4377
MAGED AMINE, MD,PA
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
20207 CHASEWOOD PARK DR, SUITE 305
HOUSTON, TX 77070
Harris County (832) 548-5600
MURTAZA TAHER GHADIALI MD
Otolaryngology
20207 CHASEWOOD PARK DR, SUITE 100
HOUSTON, TX 77070
Harris County (832) 237-2227
MR. MAGED ANSWER AMINE MD
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
20207 CHASEWOOD PARK DR, SUITE 305
HOUSTON, TX 77070
Harris County (832) 548-5600
NIDAL I BUHEIS M.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
20207 CHASEWOOD PARK DR, ST 208
HOUSTON, TX 77070
Harris County (713) 986-5630
DAVID I. CHENAULT MD
Otolaryngology
20207 CHASEWOOD PARK DR, STE 100
HOUSTON, TX 77070
Harris County (832) 237-2227

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 Jantzen Thorns's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jantzen Thorns is 1972881100. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 21, 2011.

Where is Jantzen Thorns located?

Jantzen Thorns practices at 20207 Chasewood Park Dr, Houston, TX 77070. The listed phone number is (832) 534-7600.

What is Jantzen Thorns's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Jantzen Thorns enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jantzen Thorns 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Jantzen Thorns's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Jantzen Thorns reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Surgical Advanced Specialty Center Ll Ltd., L.L.P. (Tomball, TX), Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group (The Woodlands, TX) and Vohra Post Acute Care Physicians Of Texas, PLLC (Dallas, TX). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Jantzen Thorns's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Jantzen Thorns accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan and Molina Healthcare and 1 other insurer list Jantzen Thorns 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 Jantzen Thorns affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Jantzen Thorns is affiliated with St Luke's The Woodlands Hospital and St Luke's Hospital At The Vintage.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jantzen Thorns was last updated on October 9, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.