Joseph Thornton, PA-C
NPI 1184793556 · Physician Assistant · Princeton, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Thornton, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Princeton, NJ (NPI 1184793556).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1184793556
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 25MP00000400 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 54 | 31 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 47 | 26 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 23 | 17 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 21 | 13 |
| Lisinopril | 21 | — |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 15 | — |
| Simvastatin | 15 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-07
- Last updated
- 2008-06-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Thornton's NPI number?
- Joseph Thornton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184793556, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Thornton's specialty?
- Joseph Thornton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Joseph Thornton located?
- Joseph Thornton's practice location on file with NPPES is Princeton University Health, Princeton, NJ 08544-0001.
- What is Joseph Thornton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Thornton is (609) 258-3141.
- Does Joseph Thornton accept Medicare?
- Joseph Thornton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Thornton's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Thornton's NPI (1184793556) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-06-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.