Darren Thornton, MD
NPI 1972828663 · Family Medicine Physician · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Darren Thornton, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Fort Lauderdale, FL (NPI 1972828663).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972828663
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME117480 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lisinopril | 43 | 23 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 40 | 21 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 31 | 24 |
| Gabapentin | 29 | 16 |
| Metformin Hcl | 28 | 16 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 28 | 17 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$410 across 10 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
- 2010-04-06
- Last updated
- 2026-03-25
- Certified
- 2026-03-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Darren Thornton's NPI number?
- Darren Thornton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972828663, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Darren Thornton's specialty?
- Darren Thornton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Darren Thornton located?
- Darren Thornton's practice location on file with NPPES is 700 Se 3rd Ave Ste 301, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316-1154.
- What is Darren Thornton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Darren Thornton is (954) 767-0887.
- Does Darren Thornton accept Medicare?
- Darren Thornton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Darren Thornton's NPI active?
- Yes — Darren Thornton's NPI (1972828663) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-03-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.