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 .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
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

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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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.