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Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD

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Specializes in: Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine (2009)

1341 W. 6th Street
Waldron, AR 72958

(479) 637-4135

Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Waldron, AR specializing in family medicine and emergency medicine. He graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 2009 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Ozark, Mercy Hospital Booneville, Mercy Hospital Waldron, Mercy Health System, Mercy Hospital Paris, ACCESS MEDICAL CLINIC ARKANSAS LTC LLC and THRONEBERRY FAMILY CLINIC, P.A..

Office Locations

Mercy Hospital Paris

1341 W. 6th Street
Waldron, AR 72958

(479) 637-4135

(479) 637-3523

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2869 College Avenue
Conway, AR 72034

(501) 327-2611

(501) 336-9763

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

blood draw

foot X-ray

phlebotomy for lab tests

In 2023, Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD performed more blood draw, foot X-ray, and phlebotomy for lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Arkansas.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

blood draw

blood draw for lab tests

phlebotomy for lab tests

venipuncture

In 2023, Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD had a list price for blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, phlebotomy for lab tests, and venipuncture (phlebotomy) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Arkansas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

urinalysis

By Affordability:

antigen tests

influenza tests

rapid flu test

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Arkansas, Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD performed more urinalysis procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for antigen tests, influenza tests, and rapid flu test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Waldron, AR during 2012 were blood draw, lab tests, emergency care and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	266
diabetes management	40
doctor visit	652
ear procedures	14
emergency care	101
lab tests	148
preventive care	91
thoracic (chest) imaging	94
vaccines	51
X-rays	94

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Waldron, AR during 2013 were blood draw, lab tests, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	30
blood draw	488
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	73
diabetes management	69
doctor visit	1338
ear procedures	33
emergency care	96
excision	39
injections	30
lab tests	329
musculoskeletal imaging	20
preventive care	131
thoracic (chest) imaging	191
vaccines	62
X-rays	211

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD.

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	319

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	489
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	205
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	65
Less than 65	93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	32
Dementia	17
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Waldron, AR during 2014 were blood draw, lab tests, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	22
blood draw	555
diabetes management	79
doctor visit	1333
ear procedures	17
emergency care	120
hip imaging	12
injections	22
lab tests	316
musculoskeletal imaging	53
preventive care	130
thoracic (chest) imaging	207
vaccines	51
X-rays	260

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD.

**Gender**
Male	203
Female	315

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	489
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	191
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	69
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	31
Dementia	19
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Waldron, AR during 2015 were blood draw, lab tests, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	15
blood draw	553
diabetes management	79
doctor visit	1520
ear procedures	17
hip imaging	15
hospital care	15
injections	15
inpatient care	15
lab tests	319
musculoskeletal imaging	29
preventive care	128
thoracic (chest) imaging	176
vaccines	49
X-rays	205

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD.

**Gender**
Male	314
Female	552

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	826
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	362
From 75 to 84	296
85 and over	110
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD in 2015

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	31
Dementia	20
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Waldron, AR during 2016 were blood draw, lab tests, preventive care and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	392
diabetes management	50
doctor visit	1003
emergency care	29
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
lab tests	164
preventive care	97
thoracic (chest) imaging	93
vaccines	47
X-rays	93

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	239
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	33
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	30
Dementia	22
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Waldron, AR during 2017 were blood draw, lab tests, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	456
diabetes management	36
doctor visit	1088
emergency care	50
lab tests	192
preventive care	63
thoracic (chest) imaging	91
vaccines	27
X-rays	91

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	193

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	284
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	43
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	35
Dementia	20
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Waldron, AR during 2018 were blood draw, nursing home care, lab tests and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	422
diabetes management	11
doctor visit	1133
emergency care	52
lab tests	151
nursing home care	257
preventive care	63
vaccines	52

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	228

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	331
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	63
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	35
Dementia	27
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Waldron, AR during 2019 were nursing home care, blood draw, lab tests and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	432
diabetes management	13
doctor visit	1072
emergency care	11
lab tests	133
nursing home care	1075
preventive care	47
vaccines	34

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	273

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	393
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	89
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	39
Dementia	34
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Waldron, AR during 2020 were nursing home care, blood draw, lab tests and emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	422
doctor visit	932
emergency care	56
lab tests	75
nursing home care	707
preventive care	28
vaccines	28

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	289

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	414
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	147
85 and over	99
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	39
Dementia	35
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Waldron, AR during 2021 were blood draw, lab tests, emergency care and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	483
doctor visit	1024
ear procedures	12
emergency care	77
lab tests	78

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	173

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	272
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	48
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	36
Dementia	18
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Waldron, AR during 2022 were blood draw, lab tests, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	13
blood draw	516
diabetes management	25
doctor visit	1186
injections	13
lab tests	192
preventive care	25

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	269
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	35
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Waldron, AR were nursing home care, blood draw, lab tests and X-rays.

aspiration	20
blood draw	453
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	73
diabetes management	44
doctor visit	1116
ear procedures	18
emergency care	65
excision	39
hip imaging	13
hospital care	14
injections	20
inpatient care	14
lab tests	190
musculoskeletal imaging	34
nursing home care	679
preventive care	80
thoracic (chest) imaging	142
vaccines	44
X-rays	159

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	243

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	364
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	120
85 and over	59
Less than 65	53
65 to 74	153

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	20
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 2009. He completed residency at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and has a state license in Arkansas.

Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine (2009)

Residency: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine

Licensed In: Arkansas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mercy Hospital Ozark

Mercy Hospital Booneville

Mercy Hospital Waldron

Mercy Health System

Mercy Hospital Paris

ACCESS MEDICAL CLINIC ARKANSAS LTC LLC

THRONEBERRY FAMILY CLINIC, P.A.

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Rockport Healthcare Group, HealthChoice, TriWest, Aetna, United Healthcare, Humana, Cigna, Anthem, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), QualChoice, PPO Plus (formerly AMCO), Arkansas Health & Wellness (formerly NovaSys Health), Municipal Health Benefit Fund, National Comp Care, Empower Health Care Solutions (PASSE), Cherokee Nation Tribal Authority: South Central, Each Care Network, Employers' Health Choice PPO (HealthSCOPE), Choctaw National Tribe Authority: South Central and Summit Community Care (PASSE).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Rockport Healthcare Group

HealthChoice

TriWest

Aetna

United Healthcare

Humana

Cigna

Anthem

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

QualChoice

PPO Plus (formerly AMCO)

Arkansas Health & Wellness (formerly NovaSys Health)

Municipal Health Benefit Fund

National Comp Care

Empower Health Care Solutions (PASSE)

Cherokee Nation Tribal Authority: South Central

Each Care Network

Employers' Health Choice PPO (HealthSCOPE)

Choctaw National Tribe Authority: South Central

Summit Community Care (PASSE)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Waldron, AR.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2021-10-25

Knowledgeable and committed to resolving patient’s issue.   Understanding and spends as much time as patient needs.  Explains conditions and treatments to the level of interest and comprehension of patient/family.  Office staff not as detail oriented as doctor and patient deserves.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Brandon M. Thurow, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$2,302 FARXIGA $1,317	SYMBICORT $223	BREZTRI $157	BYDUREON WEEKLY $131	BYDUREON PEN $83	Other $390
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$1,468 BREO $573	ANORO $353	TRELEGY ELLIPTA $327	TANZEUM $102	SHINGRIX $37	Other $76
Novo Nordisk Inc	$1,062 RYBELSUS $273	Victoza $240	Ozempic $182	Tresiba $158	NovoLog $72	Other $138
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$893 JARDIANCE $418	STIOLTO $164	SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $135	Spiriva $44	GLYXAMBI $35	Other $97
Lilly USA, LLC	$818 JARDIANCE $227	TRULICITY $146	MOUNJARO $142	GLYXAMBI $114	BASAGLAR $85	Other $104
Other	$8,671 Repatha $575	NURTEC ODT $556	XARELTO $442	VYVANSE $396	Trintellix $361	Other $6,340

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$15,112
Education	$101

Biography

Dr. Brandon Thurow specializes in family medicine and emergency medicine and practices in Conway, AR and Waldron, AR. After attending the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine for medical school, he completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Anthem, Blue California, and Aetna are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Thurow honors. Dr. Thurow's hospital/clinic affiliations include Mercy Hospital Waldron, Mercy Hospital Booneville, and Mercy Hospital Ozark.