Ruth Reid-Thornton, M.D.
NPI 1770538886 · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician · Long Beach, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ruth Reid-Thornton, M.D. is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider in Long Beach, CA (NPI 1770538886).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770538886
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G86865 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
4,051 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 3,316 | $114 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 483 | $79 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 50 Minutes Or More99306 | 252 | $190 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $79–$190 (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 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 46 | 13 |
| Pregabalin | 44 | — |
| Baclofen | 42 | — |
| Tramadol Hcl | 30 | 13 |
| Gabapentin | 26 | — |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 16 | — |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 12 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-24
- Last updated
- 2026-01-05
- Certified
- 2026-01-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ruth Reid-Thornton's NPI number?
- Ruth Reid-Thornton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770538886, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ruth Reid-Thornton's specialty?
- Ruth Reid-Thornton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ruth Reid-Thornton located?
- Ruth Reid-Thornton's practice location on file with NPPES is 2625 E 4th St, Long Beach, CA 90814-1205.
- What is Ruth Reid-Thornton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ruth Reid-Thornton is (562) 434-0973.
- Does Ruth Reid-Thornton accept Medicare?
- Ruth Reid-Thornton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ruth Reid-Thornton's NPI active?
- Yes — Ruth Reid-Thornton's NPI (1770538886) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.