James Thornton, MD,FCCP
NPI 1952339285 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Melbourne, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Thornton, MD,FCCP is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Melbourne, FL (NPI 1952339285).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952339285
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD,FCCP
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- ME99342 (FL)
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
20 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)
- 272 Hospital Rd Ste 115Chillicothe, OH 45601-9031Phone: (740) 779-4360
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-28
- Last updated
- 2024-08-26
- Certified
- 2024-08-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Thornton's NPI number?
- James Thornton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952339285, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Thornton's specialty?
- James Thornton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Thornton located?
- James Thornton's practice location on file with NPPES is 1350 Hickory St Ste 102, Melbourne, FL 32901-3224.
- What is James Thornton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Thornton is (321) 434-3455.
- Does James Thornton accept Medicare?
- James Thornton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Thornton's NPI active?
- Yes — James Thornton's NPI (1952339285) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.