PAULA MARIE THORNTON NP
NPI 1083624266
Nurse Practitioner in Cheyenne, WY

Active since August 09, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.58/100
CMS Quality Rating
2301 HOUSE AVE STE 201, CHEYENNE, WY 82001(307) 638-7757(307) 638-8359 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 18, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 18, 2025, Nov 3, 2022, Apr 2, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Paula Marie Thornton Np NPPES

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

PAULA MARIE THORNTON NP (NPI 1083624266) is an individual nurse practitioner in Cheyenne, Wyoming, licensed in Wyoming (1236) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cheyenne Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1083624266
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NamePAULA MARIE THORNTONCredential: NP
Location Address2301 HOUSE AVE STE 201Cheyenne, WY 82001-3177
Mailing AddressPo Box 20970Cheyenne, WY 82003-7020 · (307) 634-2273
Fax(307) 638-8359
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateAugust 9, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 18, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 18, 2025
NPI 1083624266 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License Licensed in WY · 1236
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Adult HealthTaxonomy 363LA2200X · License 1236 (WY)
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · GerontologyTaxonomy 363LG0600X · License 1236 (WY)
2301 HOUSE AVE STE 201, Cheyenne, WY 82001

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid093463100MN

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Paula Marie Thornton Np is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7012930498
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150828001087
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
59 services58 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
49 services49 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Cheyenne, WY
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number530014
Location214 East 23rd StreetCheyenne, WY 82001 · Laramie County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 82001 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$87.12 typical visit price
range $56.42 – $170.72
Typical copayment $21.78 (range $14.10 – $42.68)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$99.46 typical visit price
range $18.19 – $139.32
Typical copayment $24.86 (range $4.54 – $34.83)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

97.58/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality86.53
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

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

Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
2301 HOUSE AVE STE 201
CHEYENNE, WY 82001
Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine)
2301 HOUSE AVE STE 201
CHEYENNE, WY 82001
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
2301 HOUSE AVE STE 201
CHEYENNE, WY 82001
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
2301 HOUSE AVE STE 201
CHEYENNE, WY 82001
Physician Assistant
2301 HOUSE AVE STE 201
CHEYENNE, WY 82001
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2301 HOUSE AVE STE 201
CHEYENNE, WY 82001
Internal Medicine
2301 HOUSE AVE STE 201
CHEYENNE, WY 82001
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
2301 HOUSE AVE STE 201
CHEYENNE, WY 82001

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 Paula Thornton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paula Thornton is 1083624266. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 9, 2006.

Where is Paula Thornton located?

Paula Thornton practices at 2301 House Ave Ste 201, Cheyenne, WY 82001. The listed phone number is (307) 638-7757.

What is Paula Thornton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Paula Thornton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paula Thornton is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Paula Thornton accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and 2 other insurers list Paula Thornton 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.

Is Paula Thornton affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Paula Thornton is affiliated with Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paula Thornton was last updated on November 18, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 months 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.