Melvin Thornton, MD
NPI 1720149784 · Reproductive Endocrinology Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Obstetrics/Gynecology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melvin Thornton, MD is a Reproductive Endocrinology Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1720149784).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720149784
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Reproductive Endocrinology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 2177961 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
2 documented practice locations
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 methodology.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 308 Willow AveHoboken, NJ 07030-3808Phone: (516) 584-8710
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-12-13
- Last updated
- 2023-06-21
- Certified
- 2023-06-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melvin Thornton's NPI number?
- Melvin Thornton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720149784, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melvin Thornton's specialty?
- Melvin Thornton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Reproductive Endocrinology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melvin Thornton located?
- Melvin Thornton's practice location on file with NPPES is 161 Madison Ave Suite 4sw, New York, NY 10016-5459.
- What is Melvin Thornton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melvin Thornton is (646) 737-2470.
- Does Melvin Thornton accept Medicare?
- Melvin Thornton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melvin Thornton's NPI active?
- Yes — Melvin Thornton's NPI (1720149784) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.