Active NPI 1871657411 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Robert Drummond Thornton , MD

Anesthesiology • Montgomery, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Robert Thornton, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Montgomery, AL. With approximately 24 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 2002, Dr. Thornton delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3606 EVEREST CT.

Dr. Thornton is affiliated with Anesthesiologists Associated Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope, anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope, injections of local anesthetic for pain control and abdominal wall analgesia on both sides. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3606 Everest Ct

Montgomery, AL 361063342

Telephone 3342700301

Fax 3342700301

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Alabama School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2002

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Montgomery, AL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

24 Yrs +2.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.8 Yrs

State Avg: 26.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

23 Specialists

Practicing in Montgomery, AL (610 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

87.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Thornton (24 Years) 24 Yrs

Montgomery Specialty Average (21.8 Years) 21.8 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
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	58	57	$626.90	$68.44
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	40	40	$1298.50	$152.94
64488 Injections of local anesthetic for pain control and abdominal wall analgesia on both sides	32	32	$200.00	$61.05
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	23	23	$590.43	$68.91
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	18	18	$549.72	$61.47
01844 Anesthesia for placement or revision of blood flow shunt	13	13	$1056.15	$117.08
00918 Anesthesia for fragmenting, manipulation and/or removal of kidney stone including use of an endoscope	13	12	$786.15	$94.89
00537 Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity	12	12	$1333.75	$167.48
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	12	11	$300.00	$39.77
00532 Anesthesia for central vein access	12	11	$810.83	$85.46

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	41	41	$579.27	$67.83
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	24	24	$303.88	$41.99
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	23	23	$1141.09	$156.00
31500 Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe cartilage using an endoscope	19	19	$600.00	$132.43
00104 Anesthesia for electroshock therapy	18	12	$453.06	$58.02
01480 Anesthesia for open procedure on bones of lower leg, ankle and foot	14	13	$715.36	$88.70
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	14	14	$1044.29	$143.41
64488 Injections of local anesthetic for pain control and abdominal wall analgesia on both sides	12	12	$403.00	$65.13
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	12	12	$610.83	$74.45
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	11	11	$476.82	$60.10
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	11	11	$608.18	$67.97

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	25	24	$555.80	$66.05
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	20	20	$300.00	$43.11
31500 Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe cartilage using an endoscope	15	15	$600.00	$138.45
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	14	14	$1222.86	$175.88
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	14	13	$552.86	$65.67
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	13	13	$1301.92	$187.00
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	13	12	$634.23	$79.91
00520 Anesthesia for closed procedure in chest	12	12	$839.58	$108.23
64488 Injections of local anesthetic for pain control and abdominal wall analgesia on both sides	12	12	$435.08	$67.25

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
31500 Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe cartilage using an endoscope	16	16	$600.00	$140.81
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	13	13	$300.00	$41.33
01936 Anesthesia for X-ray procedure (accessed through the skin) on spine and spinal cord	13	13	$753.85	$146.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	31	31	$300.00	$44.39
31500 Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe cartilage using an endoscope	23	22	$600.00	$141.39
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	19	11	$400.00	$84.15
01936 Anesthesia for X-ray procedure (accessed through the skin) on spine and spinal cord	14	13	$735.71	$148.62
64488 Injections of local anesthetic for pain control and abdominal wall analgesia on both sides	12	11	$206.25	$69.12
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	11	11	$100.00	$14.18

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	42	40	$300.00	$43.20
31500 Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe cartilage using an endoscope	23	22	$600.00	$135.07
01992 Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position	22	21	$618.18	$116.12
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	22	12	$400.00	$81.33
64488 Injections of local anesthetic for pain control and abdominal wall analgesia on both sides	16	16	$206.25	$64.42
01936 Anesthesia for X-ray procedure (accessed through the skin) on spine and spinal cord	14	13	$785.71	$147.01
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	12	12	$100.00	$13.83

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	79	76	$300.00	$42.38
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	58	35	$400.00	$92.77
93312 Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report	33	32	$600.00	$102.43
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	33	31	$100.00	$13.79
93503 Insertion of tube in pulmonary artery for monitoring	19	19	$1000.00	$99.50
93325 Doppler ultrasound study of color-directed heart blood flow, rate, and valve function	19	18	$100.00	$3.10
93320 Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers	18	17	$100.00	$17.70
01992 Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position	13	12	$646.15	$115.49
64488 Injections of local anesthetic for pain control and abdominal wall analgesia on both sides	12	12	$206.25	$68.89
31500 Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe cartilage using an endoscope	11	11	$600.00	$134.76

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	72	69	$300.00	$48.69
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	41	28	$400.00	$113.83
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	25	24	$100.00	$13.61
93355 Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus during surgery on heart or great blood vessels with report	15	15	$600.00	$214.06
01936 Anesthesia for X-ray procedure (accessed through the skin) on spine and spinal cord	14	14	$757.14	$145.38

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License AL 27462

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Anesthesiology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License TN 39310

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Anesthesiologists Associated Pc

701 Princeton Ave Sw, Birmingham, AL 352111303

Phone: 2058482925

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 July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 3606 EVEREST CT, MONTGOMERY, AL 361063342 (Tel: 3342700301)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 3606 EVEREST CT, MONTGOMERY, AL 361063342 (Tel: 3342700301)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as ROBERT THORNTON, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Anesthesiology (License #27462 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 20, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1871657411

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: December 20, 2006

Last Update: July 08, 2007

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

3606 Everest Ct

Montgomery, AL 361063342

Phone: 3342700301

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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