Paul Thornton, MD
NPI 1265521108 · Pediatric Endocrinology Physician · Fort Worth, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Endocrinology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Thornton, MD is a Pediatric Endocrinology Physician provider in Fort Worth, TX (NPI 1265521108).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265521108
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pediatric Endocrinology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L6198 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$23,693 across 17 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
- 2006-10-11
- Last updated
- 2021-04-20
- Certified
- 2021-04-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Thornton's NPI number?
- Paul Thornton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265521108, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Thornton's specialty?
- Paul Thornton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pediatric Endocrinology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Thornton located?
- Paul Thornton's practice location on file with NPPES is 1500 Cooper St, Fort Worth, TX 76104-2710.
- What is Paul Thornton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Thornton is (682) 885-7960.
- Does Paul Thornton accept Medicare?
- Paul Thornton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Thornton's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Thornton's NPI (1265521108) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-04-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.