Dr. Brian Caldwell Thurston
Dr. Brian C. Thurston
Last updated: Jan 5, 2021

Dr. Brian C. Thurston

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 13 years
  • Graduation year: 2008
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1497918296

Dr. Brian C. Thurston M.D.

Surgeon

He is located at 853 North Church Street Suite 500 in Spartanburg, SC 29303. Can help patients with the following: Cancer, Hernia, Pancreatitis, Peptic Ulcer, Pilonidal Cyst, Ulcerative Colitis. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497918296. Appointment can be made via the phone number (864) 560-1576. He is affiliated with 3 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Brian Caldwell Thurston, being an surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Brian C. Thurston.

  • Achalasia
  • Anal Fissure
  • Appendicitis
  • Boils
  • Cancer
  • Colon Cancer
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Cyst
  • Diverticulosis
  • Enlarged Spleen
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Gallstones
  • Gangrene
  • Heart Disease
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hernia
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Lymphedema
  • Pancreatitis
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Pilonidal Cyst
  • Sebaceous Cyst
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Procedures Performed by Dr. Brian C. Thurston

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Brian C. Thurston as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Ambetter from Absolute Total Care

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 9 plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care
Ambetter from Absolute Total Care plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Elite Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Focused Silver HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

Network data as of Jun 26, 2014, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 29 plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Blue Direction Bronze 1 POS · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Direction Silver 1 POS · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Direction Silver 1 + Adult Vision POS · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Direction Silver 2 POS · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Direction Standard Expanded Bronze POS · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Direction Standard Gold POS · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue Direction Standard Silver POS · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue VirtuConnect Bronze 1 EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue VirtuConnect Gold 1 EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Blue VirtuConnect Silver 1 EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueEssentials Bronze 4 EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueEssentials Bronze 6 EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueEssentials Gold 1 EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueEssentials Gold 5 EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueEssentials Silver 14 EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueEssentials Silver 14 + Adult Vision EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueEssentials Silver 40 EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueEssentials Standard Expanded Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueEssentials Standard Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueEssentials Standard Silver EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueExtend PPO HD Bronze 1 PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueExtend PPO HD Bronze 2 PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueExtend PPO HD Gold 1 PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueExtend PPO HD Gold 2 PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueExtend PPO HD Silver 1 PPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueExtend PPO HD Silver 2 PPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueExtend PPO Standard Expanded Bronze PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueExtend PPO Standard Gold PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueExtend PPO Standard Silver PPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

First Choice Next

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 8 plans from First Choice Next
First Choice Next plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
First Choice Next Bronze Essential HMO · Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
First Choice Next Bronze Premier HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
First Choice Next Bronze Signature HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
First Choice Next Gold Premier HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
First Choice Next Gold Signature HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
First Choice Next Silver Essential HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
First Choice Next Silver Premier HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
First Choice Next Silver Signature HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

InStil Health

Network data as of Jun 26, 2014, as reported by the insurer.

InStil Health plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
InHealth Basic 1 HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
InHealth Basic 1 + Adult Vision HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
InHealth Basic 2 HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
InHealth Basic Plus Standard HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
InHealth Basic Standard HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Brian C. Thurston is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Brian C. Thurston is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - General Surgery .

Bills through: Spartanburg Medical Center

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Zimmer Biomet $994
Ethicon Us $266
Neomend $148

Other

Food and Beverage $1325
Travel and Lodging $704

Studies

Graduated in 2008

Affiliated hospitals

SPARTANBURG MEDICAL CENTER
101 E WOOD ST
SPARTANBURG, 29303 SC
(864) 560-6554
MARY BLACK HEALTH SYSTEM GAFFNEY
1530 N LIMESTONE ST
GAFFNEY, 29340 SC
(864) 487-4271
UNION MEDICAL CENTER
322 WEST SOUTH STREET
UNION, 29379 SC
(864) 301-2000

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Questions & Answers

Has Dr. Brian Caldwell Thurston affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Brian Caldwell Thurston is affiliated with SPARTANBURG MEDICAL CENTER. For the full list of hospitals see this list.

What conditions does Dr. Brian Caldwell Thurston treat?

Dr. Brian Caldwell Thurston provides treatment for Cancer, Hernia, Pancreatitis, Peptic Ulcer, Pilonidal Cyst, Ulcerative Colitis. For the full list see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. Brian Caldwell Thurston?

Dr. Brian Caldwell Thurston's office is located at 853 North Church Street Suite 500 in Spartanburg, SC 29303.

Does Dr. Brian Caldwell Thurston accept patients with Ambetter from Absolute Total Care?

Yes, Dr. Brian Caldwell Thurston is listed in-network for Ambetter from Absolute Total Care through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.