Karen Thornton, MD
NPI 1073629069 · Family Medicine Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Thornton, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1073629069).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1073629069
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 193626 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,061 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 557 | $115 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 505 | $93 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19)87811 | 396 | $41 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 379 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 339 | $135 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 52 | 11 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 50 | — |
| Butalbital/Acetaminophenbrand: Butalbital-Acetaminophen | 49 | — |
| Losartan Potassium | 25 | — |
| Metformin Hcl | 24 | — |
| Gabapentin | 22 | — |
| Tirzepatide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,343 across 108 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-22
- Last updated
- 2023-05-24
- Certified
- 2023-05-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Thornton's NPI number?
- Karen Thornton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073629069, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Thornton's specialty?
- Karen Thornton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Karen Thornton located?
- Karen Thornton's practice location on file with NPPES is 344 W 51st St, New York, NY 10019-6402.
- What is Karen Thornton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Thornton is (212) 734-6621.
- Does Karen Thornton accept Medicare?
- Karen Thornton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Thornton's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Thornton's NPI (1073629069) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-05-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.