Michelle Thornton, NP
NPI 1538509138 · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner · Huntsville, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michelle Thornton, NP is a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider in Huntsville, AL (NPI 1538509138).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538509138
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Acute Care Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1-105036 (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
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
688 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 498 | $49 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 190 | $72 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $49–$72 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 288 | 110 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 127 | 54 |
| Baclofen | 50 | 15 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 39 | 13 |
| Methocarbamol | 37 | — |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 25 | — |
| Meloxicam | 23 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$151 across 8 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 201 Governors Dr Sw Ste 400Huntsville, AL 35801-5183Phone: (256) 265-7246Fax: (256) 265-7017
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-06-27
- Last updated
- 2021-01-14
- Certified
- 2021-01-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michelle Thornton's NPI number?
- Michelle Thornton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538509138, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michelle Thornton's specialty?
- Michelle Thornton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Michelle Thornton located?
- Michelle Thornton's practice location on file with NPPES is 201 Governors Dr Sw Ste 400, Huntsville, AL 35801-5183.
- What is Michelle Thornton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michelle Thornton is (256) 265-7246.
- Does Michelle Thornton accept Medicare?
- Michelle Thornton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michelle Thornton's NPI active?
- Yes — Michelle Thornton's NPI (1538509138) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-01-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.