Andrew J Thornton, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Lewiston, ME

Andrew J Thornton, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Lewiston, Maine. He went to Boston University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice Mainehealth, Nephrology Associates Of Central Maine and his current practice location is 710 Main St, Lewiston, Maine. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (207) 783-1449.

Andrew J Thornton is licensed to practice in Maine (license number 017169) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1962458091.

Contact Information

Andrew J Thornton, MD
710 Main St,
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 783-1449
(207) 777-3865



Physician's Profile

Full NameAndrew J Thornton
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience24 Years
Location710 Main St, Lewiston, Maine
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Andrew J Thornton attended and graduated from Boston University School Of Medicine in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1962458091
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/26/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/26/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6406895804
  • Enrollment ID: I20060728000083

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Andrew J Thornton such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1962458091NPI-NPPES
432279699MedicaidME

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 017169 (Maine)Primary
207R00000XInternal Medicine 017169 (Maine)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Lewiston Auburn Kidney CenterLewiston, MEDialysis facility
Coastal Dialysis CenterBath, MEDialysis facility
Mid Coast HospitalBrunswick, MEHospital
Central Maine Medical CenterLewiston, MEHospital
LincolnhealthDamariscotta, MEHospital
St Mary's Regional Medical CenterLewiston, MEHospital
Maine General Medical CenterAugusta, MEHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mainehealth75178605882067
Nephrology Associates Of Central Maine18503327436

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameBridgton Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1154370153
PECOS PAC ID: 8123919099
Enrollment ID: O20040322000534

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Entity NameRumford Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1205991122
PECOS PAC ID: 3870583511
Enrollment ID: O20040514000890

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Entity NameMid Coast Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1932164795
PECOS PAC ID: 5496739468
Enrollment ID: O20040623001212

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Entity NameMainehealth
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1790265502
PECOS PAC ID: 7517860588
Enrollment ID: O20040701000166

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Entity NameNephrology Associates Of Central Maine
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1528085586
PECOS PAC ID: 1850332743
Enrollment ID: O20050520000629

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Andrew J Thornton, MD
710 Main St,
Lewiston, ME 04240

Ph: (207) 783-1449
Andrew J Thornton, MD
710 Main St,
Lewiston, ME 04240

Ph: (207) 783-1449

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Lewiston, ME

Sandra L Harris, MD
Nephrology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 99 Campus Ave, Suite 301, Lewiston, ME 04240
Phone: 207-777-4320    Fax: 207-777-4331
Lauren M Desmarais, DO
Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 99 Campus Ave, Suite 201, Lewiston, ME 04240
Phone: 207-777-8810    Fax: 207-777-8155
Dr. Jessica Ana Kvasic, M.D
Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 99 Campus Ave Ste 301, Lewiston, ME 04240
Phone: 077-775-3002    
Dr. Martha M Stagaman, MD
Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 300 Main St, Lewiston, ME 04240
Phone: 207-795-7575    Fax: 207-795-7133
Dr. Winoah Anya Henry, M.D.
Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 77 Bates St Ste 202, Lewiston, ME 04240
Phone: 207-784-5784    
Dr. John D Dickens Jr., MD, MPH, SFHM
Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 300 Main St, Lewiston, ME 04240
Phone: 207-795-0111    
Nicholette Erickson, MD
Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 12 High St Ste 6, Lewiston, ME 04240
Phone: 207-795-2935    

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