CAITLIN A THORNTON PA-C
NPI 1245886670
Physician Assistant in Hays, KS

Q: What is Caitlin Thornton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Caitlin Thornton is 1245886670. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 12, 2019.

Q: What is Caitlin Thornton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Caitlin Thornton was last updated on March 4, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.

Active since August 12, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

77.53/100

CMS Quality Rating

2500 CANTERBURY DR STE 112, HAYS, KS 67601(785) 261-7599 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 4, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 4, 2020, Aug 12, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Caitlin A Thornton Pa-c NPPES

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

CAITLIN A THORNTON PA-C (NPI 1245886670) is an individual physician assistant in Hays, Kansas, licensed in Kansas (1502235) and active in the NPI registry since August 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Salina Regional Health Center, and is a graduate of University Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245886670

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363A00000X

Provider Legal NameCAITLIN A THORNTONCredential: PA-C

Location Address2500 CANTERBURY DR STE 112Hays, KS 67601-2258

Mailing Address216 W 5th StHays, KS 67601-4205 · (719) 248-4356

Phone(785) 261-7599

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSUniversity Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic MedGraduated 2019

Enumeration DateAugust 12, 2019

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 4, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMarch 4, 2020

✔ NPI 1245886670 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363A00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in KS · 1502235✔ Licensed in TX · PA12884

Definition

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

2500 CANTERBURY DR STE 112, Hays, KS 67601

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

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

Caitlin A Thornton Pa-c 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 ID4385974765

PECOS Enrollment IDI20190927000660

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 12

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

131 services107 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

119 services106 patients

Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg J3301

Triamcinolone acetonide is a medication used to reduce inflammation in the body. It's given as a 10 mg injection for conditions like allergies, arthritis, or skin problems. The injection helps to decrease swelling, redness, and itching.

92 services17 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

90 services86 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

49 services46 patients

Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610

This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.

38 services25 patients

Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 27447

A bilateral knee joint replacement is a procedure where the damaged parts of both your knee joints are replaced with artificial parts. It aims to relieve pain and improve mobility. The process involves a surgical operation under anesthesia.

32 services31 patients

Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis 27130

This procedure, known as hip arthroplasty, involves replacing your damaged thigh bone and hip joint with artificial parts, called a prosthesis. It helps relieve pain, improve mobility, and enhance your quality of life.

25 services25 patients

Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610

24 services17 patients

Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement 27236

This procedure involves treating a fracture at the top of your thigh bone. A stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement is placed to aid in healing. This helps restore mobility and function while reducing pain. The treatment aims for a quick and safe recovery.

18 services18 patients

Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder 23472

Total shoulder prosthetic repair is a surgical procedure to replace a damaged shoulder joint with artificial components. It aims to relieve pain and restore mobility. The procedure involves replacing the ball (humeral head) and socket (glenoid) of the shoulder joint.

14 services14 patients

Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope 29827

This procedure, known as arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, helps fix tears in the shoulder's rotator cuff. An endoscope, a small camera, is used to view the shoulder inside. Using small tools, the surgeon repairs the torn tissue. This minimally invasive approach often leads to a quicker recovery.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Salina Regional Health Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Salina, KS

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number170012

Location400 South Santa Fe AvenueSalina, KS 67401 · Saline County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Cloud County Health Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Concordia, KS

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number171349

Location155 West College DriveConcordia, KS 66901 · Cloud County

Emergency services

Lindsborg Community Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Lindsborg, KS

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number171358

Location605 W Lincoln StreetLindsborg, KS 67456 · Mcpherson County

Emergency services

Republic County Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Belleville, KS

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number171361

Location2420 G StreetBelleville, KS 66935 · Republic County

Emergency services

Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Abilene, KS

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number171381

Location511 NE 10th StAbilene, KS 67410 · Dickinson County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 67601 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

$81.98 typical visit price

range $53.00 – $161.67

Typical copayment $20.49 (range $13.25 – $40.41)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$66.40 typical visit price

range $16.88 – $132.11

Typical copayment $16.60 (range $4.22 – $33.02)

Most-billed visit code 99213

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.

77.53/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

72.73

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

52.39

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.

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