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MELANIE THORNTON LMSW
NPI 1235587726
Social Worker in Athens, GA

Active since May 25, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
250 NORTH AVE, ATHENS, GA 30601(706) 389-6789(706) 227-7249 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 25, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Melanie Thornton Lmsw NPPES

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

MELANIE THORNTON LMSW (NPI 1235587726) is an individual social worker in Athens, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (MSW006452) and active in the NPI registry since May 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235587726
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy104100000X
Provider Legal NameMELANIE THORNTONCredential: LMSW
Location Address250 NORTH AVEAthens, GA 30601-2244
Mailing Address250 North AveAthens, GA 30601-2244 · (706) 389-6789 · Fax (706) 227-7249
Phone(706) 389-6789
Fax(706) 227-7249
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateMay 25, 2016
✔ NPI 1235587726 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySocial WorkerBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code104100000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · MSW006452
Definition
A social worker is a person who is qualified by a Social Work degree, and licensed, certified or registered by the state as a social worker to practice within the scope of that license. A social worker provides assistance and counseling to clients and their families who are dealing with social, emotional and environmental problems. Social work services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups, and the public.
250 NORTH AVE, Athens, GA 30601
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Melanie Thornton Lmsw 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 ID5193067551
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190503002353
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.

Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation 90791
A psychiatric diagnostic evaluation is a thorough assessment used to identify any mental health conditions you may have. It involves a detailed discussion about your symptoms, thoughts, feelings and behavior patterns. Your medical history and family's mental health history are also considered.
20 services20 patients
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation 90791
A psychiatric diagnostic evaluation is a thorough assessment used to identify any mental health conditions you may have. It involves a detailed discussion about your symptoms, thoughts, feelings and behavior patterns. Your medical history and family's mental health history are also considered.
20 services20 patients

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.

MATTHEW CHARLES HURD LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
250 NORTH AVE, BUSINESS OFFICE
ATHENS, GA 30601
Clarke County (706) 542-9700
JANET ROBISON AVANT RN
Registered Nurse
250 NORTH AVE
ATHENS, GA 30601
Clarke County (706) 542-9739
MARJORIE SPENCER RN
Registered Nurse
250 NORTH AVE
ATHENS, GA 30601
Clarke County (706) 542-9700
ANGELA SHAW LMSW
Social Worker
250 NORTH AVE
ATHENS, GA 30601
Clarke County (706) 389-6789
MICHAEL CREECH
Counselor (Mental Health)
250 NORTH AVE
ATHENS, GA 30601
Clarke County (706) 542-9739
MARY DONNA HALL RN, BSN
Registered Nurse
250 NORTH AVE
ATHENS, GA 30601
Clarke County (706) 542-0333
JOSEPHINE GAINES RN
Registered Nurse
250 NORTH AVE
ATHENS, GA 30601
Clarke County (706) 542-9739
MARGARET HASTON LAPC
Counselor
250 NORTH AVE
ATHENS, GA 30601
Clarke County (706) 542-9700

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 Melanie Thornton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melanie Thornton is 1235587726. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 25, 2016.

Where is Melanie Thornton located?

Melanie Thornton practices at 250 North Ave, Athens, GA 30601. The listed phone number is (706) 389-6789.

What is Melanie Thornton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker with taxonomy code 104100000X.

Is Melanie Thornton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melanie 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melanie Thornton was last updated on May 25, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.