Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Lee Thornton, M.D.

Specialist (CMS: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) · Meridian, MS

  • NPI 1043318280
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 84.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 36 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5002 Highway 39 N Bldg C
Meridian, MS 393011078
(601) 693-7742
fax (601) 693-7758
Mailing address
1200 22Nd Ave
Meridian, MS 393014009

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 12, 2020
Year of graduation
1990 — 36 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
174400000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Mississippi #15860
Medicaid
MS #00120287

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1043318280. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,276
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$270,625
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 292 216 $83
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes 107 107 $66
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 94 94 $103
J7308 Aminolevulinic acid hcl for topical administration, 20%, single unit dosage form (354 mg) 89 49 $385
96567 Application of light to destroy precancer skin growth 85 48 $121
15823 Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid 57 56 $721
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 54 49 $52
14302 Repair of wound by transferring skin, each additional 30.0 sq cm 48 21 $201
11402 Removal of noncancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm 39 28 $113
14301 Repair of wound by transferring skin, 30.1-60.0 sq cm 33 33 $801

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Meridian Specialist, average services per provider: 41. This provider delivers 31× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$11,992
Transactions
15
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ConvaTec INC. 1 $11,200.00
Abbvie INC. 11 $730.65
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated 1 $24.38
Becton, Dickinson and Company 1 $18.40
Organogenesis INC. 1 $18.28

By nature of payment

Debt Forgiveness
$11,200
Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$582
Food and Beverage
$209

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
389
Patients
285
Total drug cost
$3,700
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 125 110 $703
Tramadol Hcl Generic 78 65 $161
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 72 56 $776
Mupirocin Generic 52 33 $558
Promethazine Hcl Generic 22 21 $61
Montelukast Sodium Generic 14 0 $297
Valacyclovir (Valacyclovir Hcl) Brand 14 0 $287
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone (Tobramycin/Dexamethasone) Brand 12 0 $858

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Lee Thornton's medical specialty?
Dr. Lee Thornton practices Specialist in Meridian, MS.
Where does Dr. Lee Thornton practice?
Dr. Lee Thornton practices at 5002 Highway 39 N Bldg C, Meridian, MS 393011078. Office phone: 6016937742.
What is Dr. Lee Thornton's NPI?
Dr. Lee Thornton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043318280, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Lee Thornton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Lee Thornton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Lee Thornton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99202); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.