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STEPHEN L THORNTON M.D.
NPI 1477560803
Emergency Medicine in Kansas City, KS

Active since August 01, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
91.89/100
CMS Quality Rating
4000 CAMBRIDGE STREET 4045B DELP, KANSAS CITY, KS 66160(913) 914-6088 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Stephen L Thornton M.d. NPPES

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

STEPHEN L THORNTON M.D. (NPI 1477560803) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Kansas City, Kansas, licensed in Kansas (04-31362) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Kansas Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477560803
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameSTEPHEN L THORNTONCredential: M.D.
Location Address4000 CAMBRIDGE STREET 4045B DELPKansas City, KS 66160
Mailing Address12784 Aberdeen CtLeawood, KS 66209-2454 · (599) 940-0421
Phone(913) 914-6088
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal)Graduated 2001
Enumeration DateAugust 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2019
✔ NPI 1477560803 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in KS · 04-31362✔ Licensed in CA · A80775✔ Licensed in MO · 2005011352
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedEmergency Medicine · Medical ToxicologyTaxonomy 207PT0002X · License 2005011352 (MO), 04-31362 (KS)
4000 CAMBRIDGE STREET 4045B DELP, Kansas City, KS 66160
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 12401 Gillham RdKansas City, MO 64108-4619 · Phone (559) 940-0421
Location 212784 Aberdeen CtLeawood, KS 66209-2454 · Phone (559) 940-0421

Other Identifiers 4

Other7990888Aetna Psku
Medicaid202299129MO
Other481202402Psku Tax Id
Medicaid200366630AKS

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc., Medica 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

Stephen L Thornton M.d. 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 ID9234186107
PECOS Enrollment IDI20051017000693, I20060412000610
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 3

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
91 services91 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
13 services13 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Of Kansas Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Kansas City, KS
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number170040
Location4000 Cambridge StreetKansas City, KS 66160 · Wyandotte County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 66160 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
$94.12 typical visit price
range $16.88 – $132.11
Typical copayment $23.53 (range $4.22 – $33.02)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

91.89/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality75.17
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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 Stephen Thornton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Stephen Thornton is 1477560803. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 1, 2006.

Where is Stephen Thornton located?

Stephen Thornton practices at 4000 Cambridge Street 4045B Delp, Kansas City, KS 66160. The listed phone number is (913) 914-6088.

What is Stephen Thornton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Stephen Thornton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Stephen 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 Stephen Thornton accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc., Medica and Oscar Insurance Company list Stephen 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 Stephen Thornton affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Stephen Thornton is affiliated with University Of Kansas Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Stephen Thornton was last updated on July 8, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.