Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Karla Thornton

Infectious Disease Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Albuquerque, NM

  • NPI 1982611935
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 81.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 34 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2211 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 871062719
(505) 272-2111
Mailing address
800 Bradbury Dr Se Ste 116
Albuquerque, NM 871064310

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 29, 2024
Year of graduation
1992 — 34 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RI0200X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New Mexico #93-410

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1982611935. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
29
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$2,921
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 16 14 $78
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 13 13 $129

In context: peer comparison

Among 8 peers in Albuquerque Infectious Disease Physician, average services per provider: 68. This provider delivers 0.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$218
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Gilead Sciences, INC. 3 $217.94

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$218

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Karla Thornton's medical specialty?
Dr. Karla Thornton practices Infectious Disease Physician in Albuquerque, NM.
Where does Dr. Karla Thornton practice?
Dr. Karla Thornton practices at 2211 Lomas Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 871062719. Office phone: 5052722111.
What is Dr. Karla Thornton's NPI?
Dr. Karla Thornton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982611935, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karla Thornton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karla Thornton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karla Thornton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.