Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Thornton, MD, MPH

Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Cleveland, OH

  • NPI 1992739304
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 31 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2500 Metrohealth Dr, Mhmc-Medicine/Pulmonary
Cleveland, OH 441091900
(216) 778-5106

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 14, 2013
Year of graduation
1995 — 31 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RP1001X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Ohio #35087113 · Washington #MD00035231
Medicaid
OH #2598649

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1992739304. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
234
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$20,792
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 73 32 $207
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 32 18 $94
94060 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration 26 26 $10
94726 Test to determine lung volumes using sensors 24 24 $11
94729 Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 24 24 $8
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 19 11 $76
94618 Test for exercise-induced lung stress 13 13 $21
94729 Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 12 12 $9
94010 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume 11 11 $8

In context: peer comparison

Among 55 peers in this city , average services per provider: 45. This provider delivers 5.2× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
130
Patients
11
Total drug cost
$56,365
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Spiriva Handihaler (Tiotropium Bromide) Brand 34 0 $26,114
Symbicort (Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate) Brand 24 0 $13,762
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 23 11 $888
Combivent Respimat (Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 20 0 $10,468
Prednisone Generic 17 0 $48
Breo Ellipta (Fluticasone/Vilanterol) Brand 12 0 $5,085

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. John Thornton's medical specialty?
Dr. John Thornton practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in Cleveland, OH.
Where does Dr. John Thornton practice?
Dr. John Thornton practices at 2500 Metrohealth Dr, Cleveland, OH 441091900. Office phone: 2167785106.
What is Dr. John Thornton's NPI?
Dr. John Thornton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992739304, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Thornton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Thornton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Thornton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration (HCPCS 94060). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.