Charles Thornton, NURSE PRACTITIONER
NPI 1447631692 · Nurse Practitioner · Cullman, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charles Thornton, NURSE PRACTITIONER is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Cullman, AL (NPI 1447631692).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447631692
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NURSE PRACTITIONER
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 1-113277 (AL)
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 tenure25% of score
11 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
906 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 | 170 | $97 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 85 | $69 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 73 | $11 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 66 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 60 | $10 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 51 | $9 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 64 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | 69 | 30 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 65 | 35 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 63 | 34 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 59 | 27 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 48 | 22 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 48 | 30 |
| Prednisone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$244 across 14 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
- 2015-06-13
- Last updated
- 2015-06-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charles Thornton's NPI number?
- Charles Thornton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447631692, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charles Thornton's specialty?
- Charles Thornton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Charles Thornton located?
- Charles Thornton's practice location on file with NPPES is 503 Clark St Ne, Cullman, AL 35055-1921.
- What is Charles Thornton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charles Thornton is (256) 739-4131.
- Does Charles Thornton accept Medicare?
- Charles Thornton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charles Thornton's NPI active?
- Yes — Charles Thornton's NPI (1447631692) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-06-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.