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- 1200 6Th Ave N, Centracare Clinic, Saint Cloud, MN 56303
About Dr. Thurmes
Michael G. Thurmes, MD is a healthcare provider in Saint Cloud, MN specializing in cardiovascular disease (cardiology). Michael trained at University of Minnesota Medical School, graduating in 1985. Michael is also listed as specializing in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology. Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 610 services to 585 patients. The services billed most often include ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1518944875.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (651) 254-4887
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1200 6TH AVE N CENTRACARE CLINIC
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Cardiovascular Disease 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
Coronary and ischemic heart disease
- Coronary artery disease
- Stable angina
Heart failure and cardiomyopathy
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- Myocarditis
- Pericardial effusion
Heart rhythm
Symptoms and functional disorders
- Fainting and syncope
- Heart palpitations
- Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
Valve and structural heart
- Aortic stenosis
- Mitral regurgitation
- Mitral valve prolapse
- Patent foramen ovale
Vascular and risk factors
- Aortic aneurysm
- Carotid artery disease
- Familial hypercholesterolemia
- Resistant hypertension
Artery & vascular
- Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
Heart inflammation
- Pericarditis (Heart Sac Inflammation)
Heart muscle
Heart valves
- Heart Murmur
Vascular disease
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Echocardiogram
- EKG
- Heart monitor
- Heart stent
- Pacemaker surgery
- Stress test
Office and noninvasive testing
Advanced imaging
- Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging
- Nuclear cardiac stress imaging
Consultations
- Preventive Cardiology Consultation
Diagnostic testing
Diagnostics
- Electrophysiology Study (EP Study)
Heart devices
- Biventricular Pacemaker (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy)
- Implantable Loop Recorder (Cardiac Monitor Implant)
Heart imaging
- Heart CT Scan (Cardiac CT)
Heart procedures
Heart rhythm procedures
Imaging
- Heart Calcium Scan
- Transesophageal Echocardiogram for Kids
Implants
- Defibrillator Implant (ICD)
Recovery & rehabilitation
- Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Vascular imaging
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Circulation Test (ABI and Arterial Doppler)
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
610 services · 585 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
32 | Less often than most peers in Cardiovascular Disease… |
| Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | Treatment | 93306 |
104 | Less often than most peers in Cardiovascular Disease… |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
51 | Less often than most peers in Cardiovascular Disease… |
| Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function | Treatment | 93325 |
27 | As often as other peers in Cardiovascular Disease… |
| Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers, follow-up | Treatment | 93321 |
27 | As often as other peers in Cardiovascular Disease… |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician | Treatment | 93016 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Cardiovascular Disease… |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician | Treatment | 93018 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Cardiovascular Disease… |
| Ultrasound of heart during rest, exercise and/or drug-induced stress with report | Treatment | 93350 |
16 | As often as other peers in Cardiovascular Disease… |
| Ultrasound of heart, follow-up | Treatment | 93308 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Cardiovascular Disease… |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
71 | Less often than most peers in Cardiovascular Disease… |
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 cardiovascular diseases at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
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 — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other cardiovascular diseases in Saint Cloud 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Minnesota Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1985 at University of Minnesota Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in MN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Thurmes specialize in?
Dr. Thurmes is a cardiovascular disease (cardiology) in Saint Cloud, MN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Thurmes located?
Dr. Thurmes is listed at 1200 6Th Ave N Centracare Clinic, Saint Cloud, MN 56303. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Thurmes's phone number?
The number on file is (651) 254-4887. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Thurmes?
Dr. Thurmes's National Provider Identifier is 1518944875. 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. Thurmes go to medical school?
Dr. Thurmes attended University of Minnesota Medical School, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Thurmes have?
Dr. Thurmes has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Thurmes do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Thurmes performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; provides treatments such as ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function and routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Thurmes's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Thurmes. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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