Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Michael Thornton, PA-C

Physician Assistant · Surgical Physician Assistant · Nashville, TN

  • NPI 1679549851
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 78.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 21 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
8 City Blvd Ste 300
Nashville, TN 372092560
(615) 329-6600
fax (615) 321-6226
Additional location
2500 E Prospect RD
Fort Collins, CO 805259718
(970) 493-0112
Additional location
11060 Lebanon RD
Mt Juliet, TN 371225525
(615) 288-7043
fax (615) 288-7044
Mailing address
Po Box 306556
Nashville, TN 372306556

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 26, 2024
Year of graduation
2005 — 21 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363A00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Tennessee #5783 · Colorado #PA.0003671
Medicaid
CO #92883036

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1679549851. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
378
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$35,193
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 127 121 $178
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 83 21 $1
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 75 75 $96
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 30 30 $63
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 29 29 $76
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 20 17 $36
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 14 14 $30

In context: peer comparison

Among 167 peers in Nashville Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 64. This provider delivers 5.9× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
236
Patients
201
Total drug cost
$2,184
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 83 71 $1,013
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 70 64 $872
Tramadol Hcl Generic 39 32 $157
Amoxicillin Generic 23 14 $30
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 21 20 $112

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Michael Thornton's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Thornton practices Physician Assistant in Nashville, TN.
Where does Dr. Michael Thornton practice?
Dr. Michael Thornton practices at 8 City Blvd Ste 300, Nashville, TN 372092560. Office phone: 6153296600.
What is Dr. Michael Thornton's NPI?
Dr. Michael Thornton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679549851, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Thornton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Thornton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Thornton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee (HCPCS 27447); Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.