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LAUREN V THORNTON MD
NPI 1255750220
Anesthesiology - Pediatric Anesthesiology in Oklahoma City, OK

Active since April 07, 2014PECOS Enrolled
81.57/100
CMS Quality Rating
1200 CHILDRENS AVE, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73104(405) 271-4700 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 25, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 27, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 25, 2026, Sep 3, 2026, Feb 10, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Lauren V Thornton Md NPPES

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

LAUREN V THORNTON MD (NPI 1255750220) is an individual pediatric anesthesiology provider in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, licensed in Oklahoma (50371) and active in the NPI registry since April 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - St Louis, and maintains a secondary practice location in Saint Louis.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255750220
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207LP3000X
Provider Legal NameLAUREN V THORNTONCredential: MD
Location Address1200 CHILDRENS AVEOklahoma City, OK 73104-4637
Mailing Address5900 N Andrews AveFort Lauderdale, FL 33309-2367 · (888) 837-3172
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSGeorgetown University School Of MedicineGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateApril 7, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 25, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 25, 2026
✔ NPI 1255750220 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiology · Pediatric AnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207LP3000X
License✔ Licensed in OK · 50371
Definition
An anesthesiologist who has had additional skill and experience in and is primarily concerned with the anesthesia, sedation, and pain management needs of infants and children. A pediatric anesthesiologist generally provides services including the evaluation of complex medical problems in infants and children when surgery is necessary, planning and care for children before and after surgery, pain control, anesthesia and sedation for any procedures out of the operating room such as MRI, CT scan, and radiation therapy.
Also ListedAnesthesiologyTaxonomy 207L00000X · License 2019026039 (MO)
1200 CHILDRENS AVE, Oklahoma City, OK 73104

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11201 S Grand BlvdSaint Louis, MO 63104-1016 · Phone (314) 257-8000

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

Lauren V 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 ID6002240272
PECOS Enrollment IDI20191220001224
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - St Louis

Acute Care Hospitals · Richmond Heights, MO
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number260091
Location6420 Clayton RdRichmond Heights, MO 63117 · St. Louis County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 73104 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
$123.06 typical visit price
range $53.00 – $162.61
Typical copayment $30.76 (range $13.25 – $40.65)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.48 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $132.40
Typical copayment $16.62 (range $4.17 – $33.10)
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.

81.57/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality76.09
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost54.28

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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1200 CHILDRENS AVE, SUITE 4D
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73104
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1200 CHILDRENS AVE, SUITE 10000
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73104
Pediatrics
1200 CHILDRENS AVE
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73104
Dietitian, Registered
1200 CHILDRENS AVE
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73104
Pediatrics
1200 CHILDRENS AVE
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73104
Pediatrics
1200 CHILDRENS AVE
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73104
Pediatrics
1200 CHILDRENS AVE
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73104
Pediatrics (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
1200 CHILDRENS AVE
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73104

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 Lauren Thornton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lauren Thornton is 1255750220. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 7, 2014.

Where is Lauren Thornton located?

Lauren Thornton practices at 1200 Childrens Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73104. The listed phone number is (405) 271-4700.

What is Lauren Thornton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology, specializing in Pediatric Anesthesiology, with taxonomy code 207LP3000X.

Is Lauren Thornton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lauren 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 Lauren Thornton accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health and Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan and 3 other insurers list Lauren 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 Lauren Thornton affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lauren Thornton is affiliated with Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - St Louis.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lauren Thornton was last updated on September 25, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 days 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.