Nicholas Thornton, MD
NPI 1831130731 · Family Medicine Physician · Powell, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Thornton, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Powell, TN (NPI 1831130731).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831130731
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 37029 (TN)
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
2,021 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 257 | $15 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 246 | $116 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 241 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 192 | $10 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 159 | $13 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 117 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 332 | 82 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 268 | 67 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 265 | 65 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 249 | 68 |
| Omeprazole | 180 | 42 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 172 | 42 |
| Benazepril Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,378 across 79 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
- 2006-06-10
- Last updated
- 2020-04-27
- Certified
- 2020-04-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Thornton's NPI number?
- Nicholas Thornton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831130731, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Thornton's specialty?
- Nicholas Thornton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nicholas Thornton located?
- Nicholas Thornton's practice location on file with NPPES is 201 E Emory Rd, Powell, TN 37849-4016.
- What is Nicholas Thornton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Thornton is (865) 938-3627.
- Does Nicholas Thornton accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Thornton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Thornton's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Thornton's NPI (1831130731) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-04-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.