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Active NPI 1134149412 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Stanley F Thornton , MD

Anesthesiology • Lubbock, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Stanley Thornton, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Lubbock, TX. With approximately 41 years of clinical experience since graduating from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 1985, Dr. Thornton delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3508 22ND PL.

Dr. Thornton is affiliated with Northstar Anesthesia Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for procedure on esophagus and neck, age 1 year or older, anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope, anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3508 22nd Pl

Lubbock, TX 794101316

Telephone 8067991485
Fax 8067998132
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Northstar Anesthesia, Pa Facility NPI 1912978610

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1985

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Lubbock, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
41 Yrs +16.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 24.8 Yrs
State Avg: 24.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
78 Specialists

Practicing in Lubbock, TX (4818 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
94.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Thornton (41 Years) 41 Yrs
Lubbock Specialty Average (24.8 Years) 24.8 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
00320 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus and neck, age 1 year or older
14 14 $3712.29 $193.22

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-01-12
Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License TX H0889

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 CO DR.0058663

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Northstar Anesthesia Pa

3615 19th St, Lubbock, TX 794101203

Phone: 8067250000

Northstar Anesthesia Pa

6200 W Parker Rd, Plano, TX 750937939

Phone: 9726088000

Secondary Practice Locations

14300 Orchard Pkwy

Westminster, CO 800239206

Phone: 7206274479

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners
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Anesthesiology

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1801819164

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1821011180

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active November 08, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 08, 2012

Registered at 3508 22ND PL, LUBBOCK, TX 794101316 (Tel: 8067991485)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 08, 2012

Registered at PO BOX 650252, DALLAS, TX 752650252 (Tel: 8067991485)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 08, 2012

Recorded as STANLEY THORNTON, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 08, 2012

Anesthesiology (License #H0889 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 20, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1134149412
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 20, 2006
Last Update: January 12, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 650252

Dallas, TX 752650252

Phone: 8067991485

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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