Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Charles Thornton, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Texarkana, TX

  • NPI 1245237171
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 45 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5402 Summerhill RD
Texarkana, TX 755034607
(903) 614-3937
fax (903) 614-3525
Mailing address
5002 Cowhorn Creek RD
Texarkana, TX 755039766

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 2, 2011
Year of graduation
1981 — 45 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #G7728
Medicaid
AR #109971001

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1245237171. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,579
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$428,245
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 1,045 977 $122
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 502 174 $25
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 448 276 $86
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 303 173 $514
92134 Imaging of retina 259 250 $38
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 223 223 $144
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 214 211 $34
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 198 190 $60
92250 Photography of the retina 170 170 $36
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 80 65 $299

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in Texarkana Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 264. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$212
Transactions
10
Manufacturers
7
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 2 $51.03
Alcon Vision LLC 2 $33.80
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 2 $31.29
Oyster Point Pharma, INC. 1 $27.37
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $25.26
Sandoz INC. 1 $23.20
Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited 1 $19.68

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$212

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,530
Patients
599
Total drug cost
$141,699
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 552 126 $8,093
Tobramycin Generic 161 156 $1,114
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 122 32 $4,563
Timolol Maleate Generic 122 30 $2,816
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 100 26 $40,150
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 85 29 $2,302
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 83 63 $3,437
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 55 13 $1,520
Combigan (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 48 11 $17,747
Travoprost Generic 47 13 $11,788

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Charles Thornton's medical specialty?
Dr. Charles Thornton practices Ophthalmology Physician in Texarkana, TX.
Where does Dr. Charles Thornton practice?
Dr. Charles Thornton practices at 5402 Summerhill RD, Texarkana, TX 755034607. Office phone: 9036143937.
What is Dr. Charles Thornton's NPI?
Dr. Charles Thornton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245237171, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Charles Thornton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Charles Thornton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Charles Thornton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (HCPCS 92136); Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS 92012). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.