Tanner Thornton, PA-C
NPI 1972121036 · Physician Assistant · Chandler, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tanner Thornton, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Chandler, AZ (NPI 1972121036).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972121036
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 8056 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,016 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 | 874 | $101 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 61 | $137 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20611 | 34 | $87 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 24 | $45 |
| Injection of Trigger Points, 3 Or More Muscles20553 | 23 | $50 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $45–$137 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 43 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 578 | 124 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 494 | 90 |
| Gabapentin | 458 | 122 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 402 | 75 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 265 | 75 |
| Morphine Sulfatebrand: Morphine Sulfate Er | 191 | 29 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,909 across 119 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 1528 E Hermosa Vista DrMesa, AZ 85203-2030Phone: (480) 299-2611
- 1950 S Country Club Dr Ste 102Mesa, AZ 85210-6044Phone: (602) 795-8700Fax: (602) 795-8701
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-07-06
- Last updated
- 2020-10-16
- Certified
- 2020-10-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tanner Thornton's NPI number?
- Tanner Thornton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972121036, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tanner Thornton's specialty?
- Tanner Thornton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Tanner Thornton located?
- Tanner Thornton's practice location on file with NPPES is 725 S Dobson Rd Ste 100, Chandler, AZ 85224-5676.
- What is Tanner Thornton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tanner Thornton is (602) 795-8700.
- Does Tanner Thornton accept Medicare?
- Tanner Thornton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tanner Thornton's NPI active?
- Yes — Tanner Thornton's NPI (1972121036) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.