Matthew Thornton, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
NPI 1437801305 · Medical Physician Assistant · Etowah, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Matthew Thornton, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Etowah, TN (NPI 1437801305).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437801305
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Physician Assistant363A00000X
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
671 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 119 | $99 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 116 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 91 | $70 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 67 | $9 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 33 | $101 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 51 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 98 | 49 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 77 | 34 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 74 | 31 |
| Omeprazole | 70 | 28 |
| Losartan Potassium | 66 | 34 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 61 | 33 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$681 across 41 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
- 2022-01-21
- Last updated
- 2024-03-21
- Certified
- 2024-03-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Matthew Thornton's NPI number?
- Matthew Thornton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437801305, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Matthew Thornton's specialty?
- Matthew Thornton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Matthew Thornton located?
- Matthew Thornton's practice location on file with NPPES is 301 Grady Rd, Etowah, TN 37331-1924.
- What is Matthew Thornton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Matthew Thornton is (423) 263-1743.
- Does Matthew Thornton accept Medicare?
- Matthew Thornton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Matthew Thornton's NPI active?
- Yes — Matthew Thornton's NPI (1437801305) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-03-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.