Matt E Thornburg, M.D.
Sports Medicine Family Medicine
Matt E Thornburg is a Sports Medicine Family Medicine specialist based in Columbia, MO with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 27 years in family medicine, Matt E Thornburg, M.D. is a long-established sports medicine family medicine specialist in Columbia. Trained at University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine (class of 1999), he has been practicing for over 27 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 84.75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 70% of MIPS-scored doctors in Missouri
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1 S Keene St, Columbia, MO 65201-7199
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 70% of doctors in Missouri on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202384.75/100
Missouri avg: 81.2 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.2 pts)
Better than 70% of MIPS-scored doctors in MissouriHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better28.48%
Missouri avg: 4.4 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+23.4 pts)
28.48% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
769
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
63
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
151
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1k
Percentile rankings compared against 912 reporting peers in Missouri.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$99 received from industry
6 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Matt E Thornburg's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1999
University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine
Board certified · Mar 16, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
27 years in practice
Experienced
A family medicine physician that is trained to be responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician must have knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury. Knowledge about special areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation, injuries (treatment and prevention and referral practice) and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle are essential to the practice of sports medicine. The sports medicine physician requires special education to provide the knowledge to improve the health care of the individual engaged in physical exercise (sports) whether as an individual or in team participation.
Taxonomy: 207QS0010X
Education & Training
University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine (Class of 1999)
Virtual Sports Medicine Care With Matt E Thornburg
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Matt E Thornburg for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Columbia required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Matt E Thornburg
NPI records show Dr. Thornburg as active with telehealth listed in Columbia, MO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (573) 443-2402.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1 S Keene St, Columbia, MO 65201-7199
Mailing Address
1 S Keene St, Columbia, MO 65201-7199
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