Active NPI 1073712485 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Kristofer Kyle Thornton , OD

Optometrist • Marshall, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Kristofer Thornton, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Marshall, TX. With approximately 19 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 2007, Dr. Thornton delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2306 E END BLVD S.

Dr. Thornton is affiliated with Ward Eye Associates Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient outpatient office visit, exam of visual field with extended testing. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2306 E End Blvd S

Marshall, TX 756727469

Telephone 9039382555

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 David L Nelson, Doctor Of Optometry, Pa Facility NPI 1063662625

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Houston - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2007

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Marshall, TX

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

19 Yrs +5.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 13.5 Yrs

State Avg: 19.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

5 Specialists

Practicing in Marshall, TX (5156 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

36.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Thornton (19 Years) 19 Yrs

Marshall Specialty Average (13.5 Years) 13.5 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	127	125	$175.24	$119.37
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	74	54	$125.00	$86.83
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	32	26	$97.50	$59.80
92134 Imaging of retina	31	26	$66.61	$36.49
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	14	12	$62.14	$32.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	85	85	$169.53	$121.10
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	45	35	$122.33	$86.58
92134 Imaging of retina	29	22	$75.00	$36.67
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	28	21	$120.00	$59.46
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	19	19	$181.84	$143.86
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	16	12	$79.38	$54.00
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	13	11	$400.00	$102.88
92250 Photography of the retina	12	12	$95.00	$35.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	80	80	$131.50	$123.23
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	64	50	$105.00	$87.79
92134 Imaging of retina	26	22	$75.00	$37.95
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	24	18	$120.00	$59.36
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	13	11	$75.00	$33.47
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	11	11	$150.00	$146.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	127	124	$130.00	$124.21
92134 Imaging of retina	32	26	$75.00	$39.05
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	31	22	$105.00	$89.05
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	30	30	$150.00	$147.83
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	28	20	$120.54	$61.09
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	19	17	$75.00	$54.77
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	19	15	$75.00	$34.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	74	73	$123.31	$120.99
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	50	41	$104.50	$73.11
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	20	20	$148.50	$146.06
92134 Imaging of retina	18	14	$70.56	$38.94
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	18	17	$111.11	$85.39
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	16	14	$115.00	$61.49
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	14	12	$72.14	$34.92

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	178	134	$112.64	$84.84
92134 Imaging of retina	40	34	$55.00	$39.40
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	32	32	$118.13	$81.00
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	27	23	$54.48	$34.03
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	25	22	$80.00	$61.33
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	19	19	$142.89	$121.88
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	14	12	$65.00	$26.74

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	154	112	$95.00	$79.76
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	41	41	$105.00	$75.97
92134 Imaging of retina	37	33	$55.00	$37.81
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	30	22	$80.00	$57.96
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	28	22	$55.00	$32.84
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	18	18	$125.00	$114.68
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	14	11	$65.00	$24.64

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	150	123	$95.00	$76.45
92134 Imaging of retina	30	26	$55.00	$35.57
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	26	20	$80.00	$57.06
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	25	25	$105.00	$72.99
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	20	17	$55.00	$32.03
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	17	17	$125.00	$110.48

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-04-17

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TX 7078T

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Ward Eye Associates Pc

2306 E End Blvd S, Marshall, TX 756727469

Phone: 9039382555

Secondary Practice Locations

1821 Judson Rd

Longview, TX 756054710

Phone: 9037588832

105 Cottage Rd

Carthage, TX 756331507

Phone: 9036937745

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. David Nelson , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1770592628

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

10 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location April 17, 2025

Registered at 2306 E END BLVD S, MARSHALL, TX 756727469 (Tel: 9039382555)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 17, 2025

Registered at 2306 E END BLVD S, MARSHALL, TX 756727469 (Tel: 9039382555)

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Updated Practice Location March 23, 2022

Registered at 2304 JUDSON RD STE B, LONGVIEW, TX 756054674 (Tel: 9037589090)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 23, 2022

Registered at 1950 OLD GALLOWS RD STE 520, VIENNA, VA 221823970

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NPI Profile Active July 29, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 29, 2009

Registered at 2500 JUDSON RD STE B, LONGVIEW, TX 756054640 (Tel: 9037589090)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 29, 2009

Registered at 2500 JUDSON RD STE B, LONGVIEW, TX 756054640 (Tel: 9037589090)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 29, 2009

Recorded as KRISTOFER THORNTON, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 29, 2009

Optometrist (License #7078T in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 16, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1073712485

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: July 16, 2007

Last Update: April 17, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2306 E End Blvd S

Marshall, TX 756727469

Phone: 9039382555

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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