Ronald C Thurston, MD

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

(805) 659-1333Newbury Park, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Ronald C Thurston, MD has been part of the Newbury Park medical community since 2006 in group practice. A Wayne State University School of Medicine graduate since 1968, he brings 58+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have mood disorders, depression, and hypertension.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 91% of reporting doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 1,508 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in CASee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Newbury Park58+ years experienceNPI since 2006

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Contact & Location

Practice Location

3311 Old Conejo Rd, Newbury Park, CA 91320-2115

Fax: (805) 659-1408
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

96.4%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.6 pts)

Top 9% of reporting doctors in California

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

87

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

156

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,989

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $214k

Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Mood Disorders, Depression, and Hypertension.

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+37%)69%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+37%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-2%)68%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-7%)63%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+27%)61%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
49%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%
Diabetes
Lower than avg (-2%)32%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Bipolar Disorder
26%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1968

    Wayne State University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Jul 30, 2025

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 58 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.

Taxonomy: 2084P0800X

Education & Training

Wayne State University School of Medicine (Class of 1968)

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Ronald C Thurston

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Ronald C Thurston for mood disorder follow-ups, depression management, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Newbury Park 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 Ronald C Thurston

Dr. Thurston is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Newbury Park, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (805) 659-1333.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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