Lindsay Thornton, OD
NPI 1720729973 · Optometrist · Advance, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lindsay Thornton, OD is a Optometrist provider in Advance, NC (NPI 1720729973).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720729973
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2711 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services 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
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
998 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 | 335 | $120 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 327 | $34 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 128 | $156 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 72 | $32 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 53 | $59 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 42 | $85 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 119 | 52 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 52 | 19 |
| Timolol Maleate | 35 | 13 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 31 | 26 |
| Loteprednol Etabonate | 22 | 20 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 16 | — |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 16 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$528 across 12 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
- 2022-04-03
- Last updated
- 2023-08-02
- Certified
- 2023-08-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lindsay Thornton's NPI number?
- Lindsay Thornton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720729973, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lindsay Thornton's specialty?
- Lindsay Thornton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Lindsay Thornton located?
- Lindsay Thornton's practice location on file with NPPES is 5380 US Highway 158, Advance, NC 27006-6973.
- What is Lindsay Thornton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lindsay Thornton is (336) 940-2015.
- Does Lindsay Thornton accept Medicare?
- Lindsay Thornton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lindsay Thornton's NPI active?
- Yes — Lindsay Thornton's NPI (1720729973) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.