Physician Profile
Amy J. Thorsen, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Thorsen
Amy J. Thorsen, MD practices colon & rectal surgery in Minneapolis, MN. Amy is a 1995 graduate of New York University Medical College - Nlg. According to Medicare claims data, Amy cared for 100 Medicare patients across 105 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
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Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (651) 225-7855
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2800 CHICAGO AVE S SUITE 300
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
105 services · 100 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
20 | As often as other peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
19 | As often as other peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monit | Billing code | G0500 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other colorectal surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 22 related providers in 4 groups
Other colorectal surgeons in Minneapolis 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at New York University Medical College - Nlg 1
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1995 at New York University Medical College - Nlg 5
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 8
Providers in MN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Thorsen?
Dr. Thorsen is a colorectal surgeon in Minneapolis, MN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Colon & Rectal Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Thorsen's address?
Dr. Thorsen is listed at 2800 Chicago Ave S Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55407. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Thorsen?
The number on file is (651) 225-7855. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Thorsen's NPI number?
Dr. Thorsen's National Provider Identifier is 1215945944. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Thorsen train?
Dr. Thorsen attended New York University Medical College - Nlg, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Thorsen been practicing?
Dr. Thorsen has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Thorsen perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Thorsen performs procedures including removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare and biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Thorsen confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Thorsen. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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