DR. THORNTON SAMUEL MU MD
NPI 1013981190
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in Fort Sam Houston, TX

Active since February 15, 2006PECOS Enrolled
3551 ROGER BROOKE DR, MCHE-QD (CREDS), FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234(210) 916-0707 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 10, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Thornton Samuel Mu Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. THORNTON SAMUEL MU MD (NPI 1013981190) is an individual neonatal-perinatal medicine provider in Fort Sam Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (P6473) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in San Antonio.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013981190
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080N0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. THORNTON SAMUEL MUCredential: MD
Location Address3551 ROGER BROOKE DR, MCHE-QD (CREDS)Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-4504
Mailing Address3551 Roger Brooke Dr, Sammc, Dept Of PediatricsJbsa Ft Sam Houston, TX 78234-4504 · (210) 916-0378
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateFebruary 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 10, 2020
NPPES CertifiedDecember 10, 2020
✔ NPI 1013981190 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080N0001X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · P6473✔ Licensed in HI · 15807
Definition
A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 01060354A (IN)
3551 ROGER BROOKE DR, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 15430 Fredericksburg Rd Ste 508San Antonio, TX 78229-3561 · Phone (210) 541-8281 ext. 221 · Fax (210) 541-9123

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Thornton Samuel Mu Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Thornton Mu reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
2400 ROUND ROCK AVE
Round Rock, TX 78681
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 432 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
1319 PUNAHOU ST
Honolulu, HI 96826
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Hawaii enrollment
  • 370 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234
Physician Assistant
3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
JBSA FT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234
Pediatrics (Pediatric Endocrinology)
3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234
Social Worker (Clinical)
3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234
Neurological Surgery
3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234
Social Worker (Clinical)
3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234
Ophthalmology
3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
JBSA FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234
Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)
3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Thornton Mu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thornton Mu is 1013981190. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 15, 2006.

Where is Thornton Mu located?

Thornton Mu practices at 3551 Roger Brooke Dr Mche-Qd (creds), Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234. The listed phone number is (210) 916-0707.

What is Thornton Mu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080N0001X.

Is Thornton Mu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Thornton Mu is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Thornton Mu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Thornton Mu reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Magella Medical Associates Billing, Inc. (Round Rock, TX) and Kapiolani Medical Specialists (Honolulu, HI). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Thornton Mu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Thornton Mu accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Health, Oscar Insurance Company and WellPoint list Thornton Mu as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thornton Mu was last updated on December 10, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.