Thomas J Thornton, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Alpena, MI

Thomas J Thornton, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Alpena, Michigan. He went to Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine and graduated in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Mymichigan Medical Group and his current practice location is 311 Long Rapids Plz, Alpena, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (989) 354-5717.

Thomas J Thornton is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4301096689) 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 1720304389.

Contact Information

Thomas J Thornton, MD
311 Long Rapids Plz,
Alpena, MI 49707-1375
(989) 354-5717
(989) 356-6526



Physician's Profile

Full NameThomas J Thornton
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience14 Years
Location311 Long Rapids Plz, Alpena, Michigan
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:
  • Thomas J Thornton attended and graduated from Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1720304389
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/07/2010
  • Last Update Date: 05/04/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1153571625
  • Enrollment ID: I20150605002144

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Thomas J Thornton such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1720304389NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 4301096689 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Midmichigan Medical Center - AlpenaAlpena, MIHospital
Midmichigan Medical Center-midlandMidland, MIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mymichigan Medical Group4981501939162

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameMymichigan Medical Center Alpena
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1508332792
PECOS PAC ID: 8527969922
Enrollment ID: O20040415000495

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Entity NameMymichigan Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1689623506
PECOS PAC ID: 4981501939
Enrollment ID: O20060727000013

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Thomas J Thornton, MD
311 Long Rapids Plz, P.o. Box 535,
Alpena, MI 49707-1375

Ph: (989) 354-5717
Thomas J Thornton, MD
311 Long Rapids Plz,
Alpena, MI 49707-1375

Ph: (989) 354-5717

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Surgery Doctors in Alpena, MI

Dr. Mark Wilfred Puls, M.D.
Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 311 Long Rapids Plz, Alpena, MI 49707
Phone: 989-354-5717    Fax: 989-356-6526
Dr. Lee Roy Britton, M.D.
Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 311 Long Rapids Plz, Alpena, MI 49707
Phone: 989-354-5717    Fax: 989-356-6526
Stephanie Lemaster, MD
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 311 Long Rapids Plz, Alpena, MI 49707
Phone: 989-354-5717    Fax: 989-356-6526
Dr. Michael Dean Paulsell, M.D.
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 311 Long Rapids Plz, Alpena, MI 49707
Phone: 989-354-5717    Fax: 989-356-6526
Dr. Brian S Hanna, D.O.
Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 311 Long Rapids Plaza, Alpena, MI 49707
Phone: 989-354-5717    Fax: 989-356-6526

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