Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Lisha Thornton
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Birmingham, AL
- NPI 1396781456
- Accepts Medicare
- 33 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
1717 6Th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 352331801
(800) 822-8816 - Additional location
-
501 Emery Dr W
Hoover, AL 352444625
(205) 989-7254
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 29, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 1993 — 33 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Alabama #27385
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1396781456. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
682
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$73,993
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 430 | 241 | $116 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 140 | 140 | $119 | |
G0008 |
Administration of influenza virus vaccine | 34 | 34 | $29 | |
90662 |
Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | 28 | 28 | $72 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 19 | 19 | $77 | |
G0180 |
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and | 19 | 15 | $48 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 12 | 12 | $166 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 144 peers in Birmingham Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 127. This provider delivers 5.4× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
3,467
Patients
1,062
Total drug cost
$78,660
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 478 | 146 | $9,247 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 469 | 136 | $4,363 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 381 | 105 | $7,688 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 246 | 70 | $5,347 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 243 | 82 | $17,469 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 211 | 67 | $4,236 |
| Pravastatin Sodium | Generic | 198 | 59 | $5,897 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 186 | 64 | $1,590 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 185 | 54 | $4,866 |
| Trazodone Hcl | Generic | 184 | 54 | $2,456 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Lisha Thornton's medical specialty?
Dr. Lisha Thornton practices Internal Medicine Physician in Birmingham, AL.
Where does Dr. Lisha Thornton practice?
Dr. Lisha Thornton practices at 1717 6Th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 352331801. Office phone: 8008228816.
What is Dr. Lisha Thornton's NPI?
Dr. Lisha Thornton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396781456, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Lisha Thornton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Lisha Thornton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Lisha Thornton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (HCPCS G0439); Administration of influenza virus vaccine (HCPCS G0008). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.