Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout THORSNESS
Based in Joliet, IL, Robert Thorsness, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. Robert graduated from Washington University School of Medicine in 2010. Robert is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Robert cared for 1,601 Medicare patients across 3,722 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (815) 744-4455
- Email not available
Practice Locations
951 ESSINGTON RD
Joliet, IL 60435
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,722 services · 1,601 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
224 |
| Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder | Procedure | 23472 |
70 |
| Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 29823 |
36 |
| Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope | Procedure | 29826 |
32 |
| Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope | Procedure | 29827 |
27 |
| Anchoring of biceps tendon | Procedure | 23430 |
27 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
692 |
| Mri scan of arm joint without contrast | Imaging | 73221 |
92 |
| X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73080 |
33 |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
21 |
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 orthopedic surgeons at this location 6
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
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 — 28 related providers in 4 groups
Other orthopedic surgeons in Joliet 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Washington University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2010 at Washington University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Thorsness?
Dr. Thorsness is an orthopedic surgeon in Joliet, IL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Thorsness's address?
Dr. Thorsness is listed at 951 ESSINGTON RD, Joliet, IL 60435. 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. Thorsness?
The number on file is (815) 744-4455. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Thorsness's NPI number?
Dr. Thorsness's National Provider Identifier is 1588989164. 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. Thorsness train?
Dr. Thorsness attended Washington University School of Medicine, graduating in 2010. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Thorsness been practicing?
Dr. Thorsness has 16 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2010, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Thorsness perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Thorsness performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder and removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views and mri scan of arm joint without contrast, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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