Physician Profile
Lycia C. Thornburg, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Thornburg
Based in Rapid City, SD, Lycia C. Thornburg, MD is listed in the NPI registry under dermatology. Lycia graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1999. Medicare claims data shows Lycia provided 5,575 services to 2,890 patients. The services billed most often include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. NPI 1619904067 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (605) 301-2661
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3535 5TH ST
Rapid City, SD 57701
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Dermatology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Acne and follicular disorders
Eczema and inflammatory skin disease
Infections and infestations
Pigment, growths, and benign lesions
Skin cancer
Urticaria, itch, and vascular
Autoimmune and connective tissue
Infections
Rashes & allergy
Skin growths
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Diagnostic procedures
Lesion treatment
- Complex skin lesion excision
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Electrodesiccation and curettage
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Medical dermatology treatment
Cosmetic
Cosmetic and minor surgery
Cosmetic dermatology
Diagnostic
General dermatology
Infections
Medical dermatology
Nails & hair
Skin cancer surgery
Skin growths
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,575 services · 2,890 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
1,903 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
482 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
304 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
298 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17004 |
211 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | Procedure | 11103 |
154 | More often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17111 |
101 | More than most peers in Dermatology |
| Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths | Procedure | 11900 |
27 | As often as other peers in Dermatology |
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
| Biopsy of ear | Procedure | 69100 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Dermatology |
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.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other dermatologists in Rapid City 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Medical College of Wisconsin 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1999 at Medical College of Wisconsin 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 7
Providers in SD who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Thornburg specialize in?
Dr. Thornburg is a dermatologist (skin doctor) in Rapid City, SD. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Dermatology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Thornburg located?
Dr. Thornburg is listed at 3535 5Th St, Rapid City, SD 57701. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Thornburg's phone number?
The number on file is (605) 301-2661. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Thornburg?
Dr. Thornburg's National Provider Identifier is 1619904067. 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. Thornburg go to medical school?
Dr. Thornburg attended Medical College of Wisconsin, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Thornburg have?
Dr. Thornburg has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Thornburg do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Thornburg performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth and destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Thornburg's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Thornburg. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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