DR. ALPHEUS AUGUST THORNTON DC
NPI 1477366060
Chiropractor in Independence, OR

Active since January 29, 2025
1650 MONMOUTH ST, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351(503) 838-3346(503) 838-3346 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 29, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Dr. Alpheus August Thornton Dc NPPES

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

DR. ALPHEUS AUGUST THORNTON DC (NPI 1477366060) is an individual chiropractor in Independence, Oregon, licensed in Oregon (6432) and active in the NPI registry since January 2025. He is a graduate of Life Chiropractic College (2024).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477366060
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy111N00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ALPHEUS AUGUST THORNTONCredential: DC
Location Address1650 MONMOUTH STIndependence, OR 97351-9726
Mailing Address1650 Monmouth StIndependence, OR 97351-9726 · (503) 838-3346 · Fax (503) 838-3346
Fax(503) 838-3346
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLife Chiropractic CollegeGraduated 2024
Enumeration DateJanuary 29, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 20, 2025
✔ NPI 1477366060 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyChiropractorChiropractic Providers
Taxonomy Code111N00000X
License✔ Licensed in OR · 6432
Definition
A provider qualified by a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.), licensed by the State and who practices chiropractic medicine -that discipline within the healing arts which deals with the nervous system and its relationship to the spinal column and its interrelationship with other body systems.
1650 MONMOUTH ST, Independence, OR 97351

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Alpheus August Thornton Dc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID244760429
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250204002231

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Alpheus Thornton reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Chiropractor
1650 MONMOUTH ST
Independence, OR 97351
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oregon enrollment
  • 3 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

Chiropractor
1650 MONMOUTH ST
INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351

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 Alpheus Thornton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alpheus Thornton is 1477366060. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 29, 2025.

Where is Alpheus Thornton located?

Alpheus Thornton practices at 1650 Monmouth St, Independence, OR 97351. The listed phone number is (503) 838-3346.

What is Alpheus Thornton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Chiropractor with taxonomy code 111N00000X.

Is Alpheus Thornton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alpheus Thornton is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Alpheus Thornton's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Alpheus Thornton reassigns Medicare benefits to Am & Sharon C Thornton (Independence, OR). The 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 Alpheus Thornton's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alpheus Thornton was last updated on January 29, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 21 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.