Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Michelle Thornton, DNP

Nurse Practitioner · West des Moines, IA

  • NPI 1053969337
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 7 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5880 University Ave Ste 102
West des Moines, IA 502668209
(515) 633-3600
fax (515) 288-0840
Mailing address
Po Box 9170
Des Moines, IA 503069170

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2019 — 7 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 14, 2020
Year of graduation
2019 — 7 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Iowa #H155262

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1053969337. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
106
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$5,568
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 61 54 $78
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 34 31 $6
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 11 11 $54

In context: peer comparison

Among 20 peers in West des Moines Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 92. This provider delivers 1.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$148
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 4 $88.32
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 2 $37.58
Abbott Laboratories 1 $18.01
Zoll Services LLC (A/K/A Zoll LifeCor Corp) 1 $4.48

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$148

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,670
Patients
526
Total drug cost
$186,386
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 292 100 $2,629
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 265 74 $2,678
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 203 71 $2,579
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 153 33 $111,204
Brilinta (Ticagrelor) Brand 123 38 $62,065
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 108 41 $499
Lisinopril Generic 84 27 $415
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 75 22 $554
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 68 22 $1,140
Furosemide Generic 64 26 $261

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Michelle Thornton's medical specialty?
Dr. Michelle Thornton practices Nurse Practitioner in West des Moines, IA.
Where does Dr. Michelle Thornton practice?
Dr. Michelle Thornton practices at 5880 University Ave Ste 102, West des Moines, IA 502668209. Office phone: 5156333600.
What is Dr. Michelle Thornton's NPI?
Dr. Michelle Thornton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053969337, 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 99214); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.