Rick Thornton, DPM - Medicare Podiatrist in Huntsville, AL

Rick Thornton, DPM is a medicare enrolled "Podiatrist" provider in Huntsville, Alabama. He graduated from medical school in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Podiatry. His current practice location is 1060 Grandview Blvd, Suite 623, Huntsville, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (312) 752-7713.

Rick Thornton is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 299) 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 1518162858.

Contact Information

Rick Thornton, DPM
1060 Grandview Blvd, Suite 623,
Huntsville, AL 35824-1497
(312) 752-7713
Not Available



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameRick Thornton
GenderMale
SpecialityPodiatry
Experience19 Years
Location1060 Grandview Blvd, Huntsville, Alabama
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:
  • Rick Thornton graduated from medical school in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1518162858
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/18/2007
  • Last Update Date: 01/09/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7214029248
  • Enrollment ID: I20091118000187

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Rick Thornton such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1518162858NPI-NPPES
510-49599OtherALBCBSAL
112600MedicaidAL
06-1763397OtherILTAX ID #
01636612OtherILBCBS PROVIDER #

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
213E00000XPodiatrist 016005314 (Illinois)Secondary
213E00000XPodiatrist 689 (Tennessee)Secondary
213E00000XPodiatrist 299 (Alabama)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Rick Thornton allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameSouthern Podiatry Foot And Ankle, Pllc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497984397
PECOS PAC ID: 9234282336
Enrollment ID: O20091118000192

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Rick Thornton, DPM
1060 Grandview Blvd, Suite 623,
Huntsville, AL 35824-1497

Ph: (312) 752-7713
Rick Thornton, DPM
1060 Grandview Blvd, Suite 623,
Huntsville, AL 35824-1497

Ph: (312) 752-7713

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