Brian Thornton
NPI 1689625147 · Nephrology Physician · Roseville, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Thornton is a Nephrology Physician provider in Roseville, CA (NPI 1689625147).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689625147
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A72684 (CA)
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
20 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
1,365 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 365 | $120 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 355 | $102 |
| 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 | 157 | $17 |
| Dialysis Services, 2-3 Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90961 | 107 | $301 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 88 | $131 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 36 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Calcitriol | 277 | 83 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 239 | 78 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 190 | 67 |
| Losartan Potassium | 171 | 54 |
| Carvedilol | 119 | 35 |
| Furosemide | 103 | 38 |
| Lisinopril | 81 | 33 |
| Spironolactone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$319 across 3 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
- 2006-05-12
- Last updated
- 2008-03-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Thornton's NPI number?
- Brian Thornton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689625147, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Thornton's specialty?
- Brian Thornton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brian Thornton located?
- Brian Thornton's practice location on file with NPPES is 151 N Sunrise Ave, Roseville, CA 95661-2924.
- What is Brian Thornton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Thornton is (916) 789-1505.
- Does Brian Thornton accept Medicare?
- Brian Thornton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Thornton's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Thornton's NPI (1689625147) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-03-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.