KATHERINE BOYLE THORNTON MD
NPI 1144485871
Anesthesiology in Dallas, TX

Active since July 22, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3468 STANFORD AVE, DALLAS, TX 75225(214) 684-5302 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 9, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Katherine Boyle Thornton Md NPPES

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

KATHERINE BOYLE THORNTON MD (NPI 1144485871) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Dallas, Texas, licensed in Texas (J0313) and active in the NPI registry since July 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baylor University Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144485871
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameKATHERINE BOYLE THORNTONCredential: MD
Location Address3468 STANFORD AVEDallas, TX 75225-7618
Mailing Address3468 Stanford AveDallas, TX 75225-7618 · (214) 684-5302
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At DallasGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateJuly 22, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 9, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJuly 9, 2025
✔ NPI 1144485871 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · J0313
Definition
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.
3468 STANFORD AVE, Dallas, TX 75225

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Katina Chrysson Boyle Md

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Katherine Boyle Thornton Md 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 ID8729154703
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080828000287
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 Katherine Thornton reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, SUITE 300
Houston, TX 77042
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: U S Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, PA
  • 3,804 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
235 N BROAD ST STE 100
Philadelphia, PA 19107
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 39 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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Baylor University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Dallas, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number450021
Location3500 Gaston AveDallas, TX 75246 · Dallas County
Emergency services Birthing friendly
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450851
Location621 North Hall StreetDallas, TX 75226 · Dallas County
Emergency services

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 Katherine Thornton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Katherine Thornton is 1144485871. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 22, 2008. The provider is also known as Katina Chrysson Boyle MD.

Where is Katherine Thornton located?

Katherine Thornton practices at 3468 Stanford Ave, Dallas, TX 75225. The listed phone number is (214) 684-5302.

What is Katherine Thornton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Katherine Thornton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Katherine 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Katherine Thornton's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Katherine Thornton reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: U. S. Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, P.A., (Houston, TX) and Centurion Anesthesia Penn LLC (Philadelphia, PA). 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 Katherine Thornton's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Katherine Thornton accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare and Oscar Insurance Company list Katherine 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 Katherine Thornton affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Katherine Thornton is affiliated with Baylor University Medical Center and Baylor Scott & White Heart & Vascular Hospital - Dallas.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Katherine Thornton was last updated on July 9, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.