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Deactivated NPI 1245237171 Deactivated / Inactive NPI Male Practitioner

Dr. Charles Neal Thornton , MD

Ophthalmology • Texarkana, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment
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Notice of NPI Deactivation & Inactive Practice Status

According to official public domain records published by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) in the National Provider Identifier (NPPES) Registry, Dr. Charles Thornton has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.

Registration / Start Date July 07, 2005
NPI Deactivation Date March 21, 2006
Total Practice Duration ~25 Years of Practice (1981 – 2006)

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Charles Thornton, MD was a registered Ophthalmology in Texarkana, TX. Prior to record deactivation on 2006-03-21, Dr. Thornton completed approximately 25 years of clinical practice following graduation from University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine in 1981.

Dr. Thornton was affiliated with Collom And Carney Clinic Association and accepted Medicare assignment.

Historical Medicare Part B clinical services included established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, imaging of retina. Public procedure reimbursement records and service volume details are provided below for historical transparency.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

5402 Summerhill Rd

Texarkana, TX 755034607

Telephone 9036143937
Fax 9036143525
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Collom & Carney Clinic Facility NPI 1114909223

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1981

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Texarkana, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
45 Yrs +3.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 42.0 Yrs
State Avg: 26.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
5 Specialists

Practicing in Texarkana, TX (1616 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
73.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Thornton (45 Years) 45 Yrs
Texarkana Specialty Average (42.0 Years) 42.0 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
1,271 1,179 $215.62 $121.88
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
618 398 $150.79 $86.41
92134 Imaging of retina
280 269 $100.36 $38.58
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
278 277 $100.00 $34.11
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
272 93 $126.93 $25.16
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
269 257 $157.50 $61.12
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
190 190 $285.00 $145.23
92250 Photography of the retina
188 188 $135.99 $35.47
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
173 106 $2908.00 $522.58
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
86 62 $875.00 $302.61
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
72 71 $66.00 $26.78
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
49 47 $30.00 $10.59
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps
17 16 $153.53 $18.96

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License TX G7728

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
109971001 (AR)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Ar Blue Cross
89553 (AR)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Texas Blue Cross
81380Y (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Collom And Carney Clinic Association

5404 Summerhill Rd, Texarkana, TX 755034607

Phone: 9037934872

Collom And Carney Clinic Association

2600 Saint Michael Dr, Texarkana, TX 755035220

Phone: 9036141000

Collom And Carney Clinic Association

5002 Cowhorn Creek Rd, Texarkana, TX 755039766

Phone: 9036143000

Collom And Carney Clinic Association

2931 Richmond Rd, Texarkana, TX 755032125

Phone: 9036143200

Collom And Carney Clinic Association

1000 Pine St, Texarkana, TX 755015100

Phone: 9037988000

Collom And Carney Clinic Association

5402 Summerhill Rd, Texarkana, TX 755034607

Phone: 9037983937

Collom And Carney Clinic Association

2931 Richmond Rd, Texarkana, TX 755032125

Phone: 9036143200

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Virginia Parker , FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1003331356

Family Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1003816901

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Nancy Graves , MD

Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry

NPI 1013138361

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Wilmer Reep , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1013918093

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Francis Lachowsky , MD

Allergy & Immunology

NPI 1023122322

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Jonathan Thomas , MD

Internal Medicine - Rheumatology

NPI 1043210149

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location December 02, 2011

Registered at 5402 SUMMERHILL RD, TEXARKANA, TX 755034607 (Tel: 9036143937)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 02, 2011

Registered at 5002 COWHORN CREEK RD, TEXARKANA, TX 755039766 (Tel: 9036143000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 02, 2011

Recorded as CHARLES THORNTON, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 02, 2011

Ophthalmology (License #G7728 in TX)

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NPI Profile Reactivated April 05, 2006

Record officially reactivated for active practice on April 05, 2006

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NPI Profile Deactivated March 21, 2006

Record deactivated on March 21, 2006

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 07, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1245237171
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 07, 2005
Last Update: December 02, 2011
Deactivation Date: March 21, 2006
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

5002 Cowhorn Creek Rd

Texarkana, TX 755039766

Phone: 9036143000

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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