Donald Thornton, MD
NPI 1386763845 · Anesthesiology Physician · Spokane, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Donald Thornton, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Spokane, WA (NPI 1386763845).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1386763845
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD00048292 (WA)
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
271 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Procedure to Correct Abnormal Heart Rhythm00410 | 48 | $106 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 39 | $124 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 35 | $140 |
| Injection of Local Anesthetic for Abdominal Wall Pain Control on Both Sides Using Imaging Guidance64488 | 26 | $68 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Thigh Nerve (femoral Nerve)64447 | 23 | $54 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Small and Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00813 | 19 | $162 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$83 across 5 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
- 2007-03-28
- Last updated
- 2021-04-08
- Certified
- 2021-04-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Donald Thornton's NPI number?
- Donald Thornton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386763845, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Donald Thornton's specialty?
- Donald Thornton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Donald Thornton located?
- Donald Thornton's practice location on file with NPPES is 101 W 8th Ave, Spokane, WA 99204-2307.
- What is Donald Thornton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Donald Thornton is (509) 474-3181.
- Does Donald Thornton accept Medicare?
- Donald Thornton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Donald Thornton's NPI active?
- Yes — Donald Thornton's NPI (1386763845) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-04-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.