Michelle Thornton, DNP - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in West Des Moines, IA

Michelle Thornton, DNP is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner" in West Des Moines, Iowa. She went to Creighton University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2019 and has 5 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of the group practice Catholic Health Initiatives-iowa Corp and her current practice location is 5880 University Ave Ste 102, West Des Moines, Iowa. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 633-3600.

Michelle Thornton is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number H155262) 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 1053969337.

Contact Information

Michelle Thornton, DNP
5880 University Ave Ste 102,
West Des Moines, IA 50266-8209
(515) 633-3600
(515) 288-0840



Provider's Profile

Full NameMichelle Thornton
GenderFemale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience5 Years
Location5880 University Ave Ste 102, West Des Moines, Iowa
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:
  • Michelle Thornton attended and graduated from Creighton University School Of Medicine in 2019
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1053969337
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/29/2019
  • Last Update Date: 06/14/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2567894470
  • Enrollment ID: I20191114002445

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michelle Thornton such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1053969337NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363L00000XNurse Practitioner H155262 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mercyone Des Moines Medical CenterDes moines, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Catholic Health Initiatives-iowa Corp5698683142112

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Entity NameCatholic Health Initiatives-iowa Corp
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1508964883
PECOS PAC ID: 5698683142
Enrollment ID: O20031118000163

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Michelle Thornton is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Michelle Thornton, DNP
Po Box 9170,
Des Moines, IA 50306-9170

Ph: (515) 633-3600
Michelle Thornton, DNP
5880 University Ave Ste 102,
West Des Moines, IA 50266-8209

Ph: (515) 633-3600

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Nurse Practitioner Nurses in West Des Moines, IA

Dr. Ryan Flug, DNP
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1089 Jordan Creek Pkwy Ste 200, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-531-8013    Fax: 833-983-2836
Margaret Rosemary Lamparek, ARNP
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5950 University Ave Ste 265, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-875-9450    Fax: 515-875-9457
Pier Louise Osweiler, ARNP
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 5950 University Ave, Ste 280, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-875-9902    Fax: 515-875-9903
Whitney Ann Johnston, ARNP, DNP
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 5950 University Ave, Ste 151, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-875-9192    Fax: 515-875-9193
Mrs. Paula Elizabeth Stageman, ARNP
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6001 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-224-1414    Fax: 515-224-5140
Mrs. Kelsey Christensen, DNP, ARNP
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5950 University Ave Ste 231, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-875-9090    Fax: 515-875-9312
Molly Kathryn Elgin, ARNP
Nurse Practitioner
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 5880 University Ave Ste 103, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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