Dr Helen R Thornton, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Gibsonia, PA

Dr Helen R Thornton, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania. She went to Jc Edwards School Of Medicine, Marshall University and graduated in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. She is a member of the group practice Renaissance Family Practice-upmc, Inc and her current practice location is 5548 William Flynn Hwy, Gibsonia, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (724) 444-6330.

Dr Helen R Thornton is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD036525E) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1558301697.

Contact Information

Dr Helen R Thornton, MD
5548 William Flynn Hwy,
Gibsonia, PA 15044-9315
(724) 444-6330
(724) 444-0607



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Helen R Thornton
GenderFemale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience39 Years
Location5548 William Flynn Hwy, Gibsonia, Pennsylvania
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Helen R Thornton attended and graduated from Jc Edwards School Of Medicine, Marshall University in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1558301697
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/07/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/14/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2365431905
  • Enrollment ID: I20040510000686

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Helen R Thornton such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1558301697NPI-NPPES
035352OtherPAHIGHMARK
0011481760001MedicaidPA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine MD036525E (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health SystemPittsburgh, PAHospital
Upmc St MargaretPittsburgh, PAHospital
Upmc PassavantPittsburgh, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Renaissance Family Practice-upmc, Inc701208555845

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Entity NameUpmc Community Medicine Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1558976092
PECOS PAC ID: 2062318975
Enrollment ID: O20040217000388

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Entity NameRenaissance Family Practice-upmc, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1467616813
PECOS PAC ID: 7012085558
Enrollment ID: O20081010000052

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Helen R Thornton, MD
5548 Wm Flynn Highway,
Gibsonia, PA 15044

Ph: (724) 444-6330
Dr Helen R Thornton, MD
5548 William Flynn Hwy,
Gibsonia, PA 15044-9315

Ph: (724) 444-6330

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Family Medicine Doctors in Gibsonia, PA

Dr. Sarah M Gilmour, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5548 William Flynn Hwy, Gibsonia, PA 15044
Phone: 724-444-6330    Fax: 724-444-0607
Mary Catherine Dillon,
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5830 Meridian Rd, Gibsonia, PA 15044
Phone: 724-443-0800    
Dr. Andrew C Fackler, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5548 William Flynn Hwy, Gibsonia, PA 15044
Phone: 724-444-6330    Fax: 724-444-0607
Dr. Richard D Bruehlman, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5548 William Flynn Hwy, Gibsonia, PA 15044
Phone: 724-444-6330    Fax: 724-444-0607
Dr. Joshua Lee Lester, DO
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5375 William Flynn Hwy, Gibsonia, PA 15044
Phone: 724-444-4700    Fax: 724-444-4730
Dr. John Anthony Szafranski, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3887 Grove Rd, Gibsonia, PA 15044
Phone: 724-444-3168    

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