Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Caroline Thornton, M.D.
Dermatology Physician (CMS: Dermatology) · San Diego, CA
- NPI 1245341882
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 73.6 / 100 · 2023
- 34 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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10243 Genetic Center Dr
San Diego, CA 921216310
(858) 526-6175
fax (858) 526-6017
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 27, 2013
- Year of graduation
- 1992 — 34 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207N00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #G77270
- Medicaid
- CA #00G772700
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1245341882. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
781
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$48,409
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17003 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | 324 | 51 | $8 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 138 | 102 | $98 | |
17000 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | 75 | 64 | $58 | |
11102 |
Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | 63 | 56 | $108 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 61 | 51 | $138 | |
17110 |
Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | 33 | 30 | $126 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 26 | 26 | $116 | |
11104 |
Punch biopsy, first skin growth | 23 | 22 | $140 | |
11103 |
Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | 22 | 17 | $54 | |
99202 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes | 16 | 16 | $79 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 44 peers in San Diego Dermatology Physician, average services per provider: 198. This provider delivers 3.9× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,210
Transactions
48
Manufacturers
13
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 8 | $224.05 | |
| Genzyme Corporation | 4 | $157.39 | |
| Incyte Corporation | 7 | $154.05 | |
| Arcutis Biotherapeutics, INC. | 6 | $125.11 | |
| Leo Pharma INC. | 4 | $107.59 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 4 | $96.31 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. | 3 | $81.56 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 3 | $79.35 | |
| Amgen INC. | 3 | $55.17 | |
| Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. | 2 | $49.45 | |
| Janssen Biotech, INC. | 2 | $38.08 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 1 | $20.81 | |
| Almirall LLC | 1 | $20.75 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
214
Patients
136
Total drug cost
$6,129
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | Generic | 72 | 46 | $783 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | Generic | 29 | 20 | $1,835 |
| Imiquimod | Generic | 27 | 24 | $1,380 |
| Mupirocin | Generic | 26 | 23 | $269 |
| Hydrocortisone | Generic | 22 | 11 | $217 |
| Finasteride | Generic | 15 | 0 | $79 |
| Fluorouracil | Generic | 12 | 12 | $928 |
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | Generic | 11 | 0 | $638 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Caroline Thornton's medical specialty?
Dr. Caroline Thornton practices Dermatology Physician in San Diego, CA.
Where does Dr. Caroline Thornton practice?
Dr. Caroline Thornton practices at 10243 Genetic Center Dr, San Diego, CA 921216310. Office phone: 8585266175.
What is Dr. Caroline Thornton's NPI?
Dr. Caroline Thornton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245341882, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Caroline Thornton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Caroline Thornton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Caroline Thornton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (HCPCS 17000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.