Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Michelle Thornton, NP

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Huntsville, AL

  • NPI 1538509138
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 13 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
201 Governors Dr Sw Ste 400
Huntsville, AL 358015183
(256) 265-7246
fax (256) 265-7017
Mailing address
Po Box 11407
Birmingham, AL 352460116

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 14, 2021
Year of graduation
2013 — 13 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LA2100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alabama #1-105036

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538509138. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
802
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$46,643
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 600 143 $52
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 189 102 $76
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 13 13 $101

In context: peer comparison

Among 33 peers in this city , average services per provider: 117. This provider delivers 6.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$151
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc. 7 $129.57
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED 1 $21.16

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$151

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
835
Patients
292
Total drug cost
$19,314
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 297 118 $6,673
Gabapentin Generic 118 39 $2,182
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 117 48 $2,720
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 57 13 $965
Baclofen Generic 52 14 $355
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 52 17 $1,096
Naloxone Hcl Generic 45 43 $4,073
Methocarbamol Generic 32 0 $481
Tizanidine Hcl Generic 24 0 $180
Pregabalin Generic 21 0 $547

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Michelle Thornton's medical specialty?
Dr. Michelle Thornton practices Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in Huntsville, AL.
Where does Dr. Michelle Thornton practice?
Dr. Michelle Thornton practices at 201 Governors Dr Sw Ste 400, Huntsville, AL 358015183. Office phone: 2562657246.
What is Dr. Michelle Thornton's NPI?
Dr. Michelle Thornton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538509138, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michelle Thornton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michelle Thornton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michelle Thornton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.