David Thornton, MD
NPI 1265472773 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Pinehurst, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Thornton, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Pinehurst, NC (NPI 1265472773).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265472773
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2002-00815 (NC)
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
20 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
3,532 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 491 | $52 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 331 | $21 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Sensors94726 | 318 | $51 |
| Test to Measure Rate of Airflow94375 | 310 | $36 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 260 | $35 |
| Ct Scan of Chest Without Contrast71250 | 186 | $78 |
| Test for Exercise-Induced Lung Stress |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,762 across 81 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
- 2006-06-07
- Last updated
- 2018-01-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Thornton's NPI number?
- David Thornton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265472773, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Thornton's specialty?
- David Thornton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Thornton located?
- David Thornton's practice location on file with NPPES is 205 Page Rd, Pinehurst, NC 28374-8798.
- What is David Thornton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Thornton is (910) 295-5511.
- Does David Thornton accept Medicare?
- David Thornton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Thornton's NPI active?
- Yes — David Thornton's NPI (1265472773) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-01-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.