Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Thornton, M.D.

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician (CMS: Undefined Physician Type (Specify)) · Las Vegas, NV

  • NPI 1538147251
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 55 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1707 W Charleston Blvd, #160, Patient Care Center
Las Vegas, NV 891022351
(702) 671-5150
fax (702) 384-6493
Mailing address
2040 W Charleston Blvd, 601
Las Vegas, NV 891022227

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 7, 2023
Year of graduation
1971 — 55 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208C00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Nevada #3592
Medicaid
NV #002002256

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538147251. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
94
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$8,026
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 47 36 $55
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 20 17 $91
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 16 16 $113
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 11 11 $167

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Las Vegas Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 22. This provider delivers 4.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$661
Transactions
9
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medtronic, INC. 3 $255.48
Ethicon US, LLC 1 $131.67
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. 2 $126.51
Tactile Systems Technology INC 1 $107.38
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated 1 $26.48
Organogenesis INC. 1 $13.09

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$661

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
82
Patients
30
Total drug cost
$1,678
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocortisone Generic 52 30 $997
Dicyclomine Hcl Generic 17 0 $346
Fluocinonide Generic 13 0 $335

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joseph Thornton's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Thornton practices Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician in Las Vegas, NV.
Where does Dr. Joseph Thornton practice?
Dr. Joseph Thornton practices at 1707 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 891022351. Office phone: 7026715150.
What is Dr. Joseph Thornton's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Thornton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538147251, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Thornton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Thornton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Thornton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.