Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Nicholas Thornton, MD
Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Powell, TN
- NPI 1831130731
- Accepts Medicare
- 25 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
201 E Emory RD
Powell, TN 378494016
(865) 938-3627 - Mailing address
-
1275 Dick Lonas RD Unit 101
Knoxville, TN 379091383
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 27, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 2001 — 25 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207Q00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Tennessee #37029
- Medicaid
- TN #3889692
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1831130731. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,050
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$74,941
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 247 | 140 | $8 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 197 | 135 | $116 | |
80053 |
Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | 193 | 130 | $10 | |
80061 |
Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) | 159 | 122 | $13 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 126 | 126 | $119 | |
G0444 |
Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 126 | 126 | $17 | |
83036 |
Hemoglobin a1c level | 114 | 82 | $9 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 113 | 68 | $83 | |
85027 |
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test | 100 | 84 | $6 | |
84443 |
Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) | 92 | 60 | $16 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in Powell Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 83. This provider delivers 25× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,378
Transactions
76
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk INC | 11 | $218.13 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 13 | $188.32 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 10 | $187.94 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 7 | $185.53 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 11 | $140.74 | |
| Amgen INC. | 7 | $106.47 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 5 | $82.53 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 4 | $75.12 | |
| Antares Pharma, INC. | 2 | $27.69 | |
| Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC | 1 | $24.27 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 1 | $23.82 | |
| Hologic Sales and Service, LLC | 1 | $18.64 | |
| Dynavax Technologies Corporation | 1 | $18.41 | |
| Xeris Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $17.64 | |
| Seqirus USA INC | 1 | $16.92 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,301
Patients
632
Total drug cost
$33,733
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 322 | 86 | $2,286 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 275 | 71 | $823 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 257 | 64 | $2,326 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 183 | 52 | $1,880 |
| Benazepril Hcl | Generic | 174 | 45 | $779 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 171 | 40 | $1,030 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | Generic | 138 | 33 | $2,384 |
| Metformin Hcl ER (Metformin Hcl) | Brand | 126 | 35 | $649 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Generic | 117 | 31 | $278 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 103 | 31 | $833 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Nicholas Thornton's medical specialty?
Dr. Nicholas Thornton practices Family Medicine Physician in Powell, TN.
Where does Dr. Nicholas Thornton practice?
Dr. Nicholas Thornton practices at 201 E Emory RD, Powell, TN 378494016. Office phone: 8659383627.
What is Dr. Nicholas Thornton's NPI?
Dr. Nicholas Thornton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831130731, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nicholas Thornton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nicholas Thornton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nicholas Thornton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (HCPCS 80053). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.