Heath Thornton, MD
NPI 1942284450 · Family Medicine Physician · Winston Salem, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heath Thornton, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Winston Salem, NC (NPI 1942284450).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942284450
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2003-00418 (NC)
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 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
115 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 59 | $84 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 41 | $118 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20611 | 15 | $101 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $84–$118 (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 · 32 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 104 | 28 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 69 | 22 |
| Lisinopril | 66 | 17 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 56 | 20 |
| Gabapentin | 56 | 16 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 55 | 16 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-30
- Last updated
- 2019-04-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heath Thornton's NPI number?
- Heath Thornton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942284450, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heath Thornton's specialty?
- Heath Thornton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Heath Thornton located?
- Heath Thornton's practice location on file with NPPES is Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC 27157-0001.
- What is Heath Thornton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heath Thornton is (336) 716-2255.
- Does Heath Thornton accept Medicare?
- Heath Thornton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heath Thornton's NPI active?
- Yes — Heath Thornton's NPI (1942284450) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-04-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.