Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Carol Thornton, AGACNP-BC
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Houston, TX
- NPI 1891247201
- Accepts Medicare
- 10 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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6560 Fannin St, Suite 2206
Houston, TX 770302761
(713) 790-4615
fax (713) 790-5878 - Mailing address
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2209 Daroca Dr
League City, TX 775733346
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2016 — 10 yrs on file
- Year of graduation
- 2016 — 10 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363LA2100X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #AP132484
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1891247201. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
396
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$26,271
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 253 | 95 | $68 | |
93750 |
Evaluation of lower heart chamber assist device | 60 | 15 | $35 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 52 | 28 | $92 | |
99221 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | 31 | 29 | $72 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 96 peers in Houston Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 86. This provider delivers 4.6× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$250
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
6
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Laboratories | 1 | $127.91 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $35.56 | |
| Abiomed | 1 | $29.09 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 1 | $27.09 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 1 | $17.32 | |
| Amgen INC. | 1 | $13.22 |
By nature of payment
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Carol Thornton's medical specialty?
Dr. Carol Thornton practices Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Carol Thornton practice?
Dr. Carol Thornton practices at 6560 Fannin St, Houston, TX 770302761. Office phone: 7137904615.
What is Dr. Carol Thornton's NPI?
Dr. Carol Thornton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891247201, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Carol Thornton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Carol Thornton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Carol Thornton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Evaluation of lower heart chamber assist device (HCPCS 93750); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.