Active NPI 1447631692 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Charles Thornton , NURSE PRACTITIONER

Nurse Practitioner • Cullman, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Charles Thornton, NURSE PRACTITIONER is a certified Nurse Practitioner practicing in Cullman, AL. With approximately 11 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine in 2015, Charles Thornton delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 503 CLARK ST NE.

Charles Thornton is affiliated with Cullman Internal Medicine, Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

503 Clark St Ne

Cullman, AL 350551921

Telephone 2567394131

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Cullman Primary Care, Pc Facility NPI 1598717381

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2015

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Nurse Practitioner in Cullman, AL

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

11 Yrs -0.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 11.8 Yrs

State Avg: 11.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

27 Specialists

Practicing in Cullman, AL (1475 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

3.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

51.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Thornton (11 Years) 11 Yrs

Cullman Specialty Average (11.8 Years) 11.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	216	25	$12.00	$0.11
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	170	117	$157.38	$97.30
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	88	18	$29.00	$0.45
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	85	73	$110.00	$68.52
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	73	48	$42.00	$10.61
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	66	61	$11.00	$8.39
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	60	58	$35.00	$10.20
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	51	39	$27.00	$9.33
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	50	21	$35.00	$16.22
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)	41	41	$38.00	$15.90
84439 Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free	41	41	$25.00	$8.44
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides)	40	39	$37.00	$12.83
82607 Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B-12) level	36	36	$34.00	$14.02
82306 Vitamin d-3 level	35	35	$50.00	$27.48
82746 Folic acid level	29	29	$41.00	$13.48
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	25	24	$64.00	$25.01
87811 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19)	25	21	$50.00	$40.55
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	25	24	$5.00	$3.29
87631 Detection test for multiple types of respiratory virus	24	23	$277.88	$139.78
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	16	15	$30.00	$7.61
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	14	14	$233.00	$128.87

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	258	57	$222.56	$88.92
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	93	73	$121.83	$69.46
29581 Application of vein wound compression bandages on lower leg, ankle, and foot	29	14	$228.62	$58.15
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	20	$157.00	$96.97

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	142	39	$220.00	$92.90
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	57	35	$101.49	$68.89
29581 Application of vein wound compression bandages on lower leg, ankle, and foot	47	17	$236.49	$69.40
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	13	$200.00	$76.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less	169	71	$162.13	$28.93
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	163	84	$135.00	$54.10
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	158	79	$145.00	$49.09
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	81	56	$200.00	$80.95
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	22	$200.00	$69.20
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	19	19	$305.00	$102.21

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	23	$130.00	$87.63
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	22	21	$90.00	$56.98
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	17	13	$30.00	$11.42
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	13	13	$25.00	$7.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	284	66	$4.00	$0.57
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	158	99	$30.00	$12.84
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	143	122	$130.00	$85.29
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	109	53	$10.00	$6.82
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	69	62	$90.00	$57.85
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	38	19	$20.00	$16.22
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	36	35	$25.00	$8.46
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	33	31	$75.00	$23.21
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	26	23	$6.00	$2.94
81003 Automated urinalysis test	22	21	$6.00	$2.44
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	12	12	$20.00	$10.57
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$195.00	$130.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	132	32	$4.00	$0.59
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	96	64	$30.00	$15.34
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	65	61	$90.00	$54.77
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	63	33	$9.87	$6.98
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	44	36	$130.00	$83.11
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	30	15	$20.00	$15.46
81003 Automated urinalysis test	19	18	$6.00	$2.57
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	16	16	$72.25	$22.55
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	13	12	$25.00	$9.40

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	64	16	$4.63	$0.64
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	38	38	$89.16	$55.89
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	38	27	$30.00	$18.90
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	32	16	$8.75	$6.96

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Nurse Practitioner Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363L00000X

State License AL 1-113277

(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Cullman Internal Medicine, Pc

1890 Al Hwy 157, Cullman, AL 350580689

Phone: 2567372100

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

8 Associated Practitioners

Debra Morrison , RDN

Dietitian, Registered

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Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Dr. Mark Addison , MD

Specialist

NPI 1164404042

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. John Gober , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1275515454

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Rebecca Williams , CRNP

Registered Nurse - General Practice

NPI 1366424301

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Walter Brumleve , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1437131620

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Andrew Jones , MD

Pediatrics

NPI 1669834370

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active June 26, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 26, 2015

Registered at 503 CLARK ST NE, CULLMAN, AL 350551921 (Tel: 2567394131)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 26, 2015

Registered at 1800 AL HIGHWAY 157 STE 303, CULLMAN, AL 350581273 (Tel: 2567751090)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 26, 2015

Recorded as CHARLES THORNTON, NURSE PRACTITIONER

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 26, 2015

Nurse Practitioner (License #1-113277 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 13, 2015

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1447631692

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: June 13, 2015

Last Update: June 26, 2015

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1800 Al Highway 157 Ste 303

Cullman, AL 350581273

Phone: 2567751090

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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