Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Rick Thornton, DPM

Podiatrist (CMS: Podiatry) · Podiatrist · Podiatrist · Huntsville, AL

  • NPI 1518162858
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 0.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 21 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 3 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1060 Grandview Blvd, Suite 623
Huntsville, AL 358241497
(312) 752-7713

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 9, 2023
Year of graduation
2005 — 21 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
213E00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
Alabama #299 · Illinois #016005314 · Tennessee #689
Medicaid
AL #112600

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518162858. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,090
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$133,074
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99349 Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 927 319 $120
99344 Residence visit for new patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes 163 163 $135

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 203. This provider delivers 5.4× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Rick Thornton's medical specialty?
Dr. Rick Thornton practices Podiatrist in Huntsville, AL.
Where does Dr. Rick Thornton practice?
Dr. Rick Thornton practices at 1060 Grandview Blvd, Huntsville, AL 358241497. Office phone: 3127527713.
What is Dr. Rick Thornton's NPI?
Dr. Rick Thornton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518162858, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Rick Thornton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Rick Thornton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Rick Thornton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99349); Residence visit for new patient with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99344). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.