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BENJAMIN DOUGLAS THORNTON
NPI 1548765944
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Austell, GA

Active since March 27, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1700 HOSPITAL SOUTH DR, AUSTELL, GA 30106(770) 941-7717 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 5, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 5, 2025, Mar 27, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Benjamin Douglas Thornton NPPES

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

BENJAMIN DOUGLAS THORNTON (NPI 1548765944) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Austell, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (104867) and active in the NPI registry since March 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548765944
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameBENJAMIN DOUGLAS THORNTON
Location Address1700 HOSPITAL SOUTH DRAustell, GA 30106-6810
Mailing Address1700 Hospital South Dr Ste 500Austell, GA 30106-8159 · (770) 941-7717
Phone(770) 941-7717
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateMarch 27, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 5, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 5, 2025
✔ NPI 1548765944 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 104867
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
1700 HOSPITAL SOUTH DR, Austell, GA 30106
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Dr. Benjamin Douglas Thornton-flores Md

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, 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

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Benjamin Douglas Thornton 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 ID7315445319
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250808003337
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 2

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

Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Marietta, GA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number110035
Location677 Church StreetMarietta, GA 30060 · Cobb County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Wellstar Cobb Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Austell, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number110143
Location3950 Austell RdAustell, GA 30106 · Cobb County
Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30106 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
$130.64 typical visit price
range $56.84 – $172.43
Typical copayment $32.66 (range $14.21 – $43.10)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.85 typical visit price
range $18.22 – $140.40
Typical copayment $17.71 (range $4.55 – $35.10)
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.

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.

MS. COLETTE M TETREAULT CNM
Advanced Practice Midwife
1700 HOSPITAL SOUTH DR, SUITE 500
AUSTELL, GA 30106
Cobb County (770) 941-7717
THE HEART CLINIC, P.C.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1700 HOSPITAL SOUTH DR, SUITE 302
AUSTELL, GA 30106
Cobb County (770) 739-0999
MRS. STEPHANIE R BONHAUS CNM
Advanced Practice Midwife
1700 HOSPITAL SOUTH DR, SUITE 500
AUSTELL, GA 30106
Cobb County (771) 941-7717
EMILY A GOOLSBY CNM
Advanced Practice Midwife
1700 HOSPITAL SOUTH DR, SUITE 500
AUSTELL, GA 30106
Cobb County (770) 941-7717
MR. MICHAEL DAMIEN RODRIGUEZ MSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
1700 HOSPITAL SOUTH DR, SUITE 102
AUSTELL, GA 30106
Cobb County (770) 948-3233
DR. JACOB NATHAN BLATT M.D.
Internal Medicine (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
1700 HOSPITAL SOUTH DR, SUITE 409
AUSTELL, GA 30106
Cobb County (770) 424-6893
JEFFREY F HINES MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecologic Oncology)
1700 HOSPITAL SOUTH DR, SUITE 102
AUSTELL, GA 30106
Cobb County (770) 792-6262
DR. MICAH R. TEPPER M.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1700 HOSPITAL SOUTH DR, SUITE 409
AUSTELL, GA 30106
Cobb County (770) 732-9100

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 Benjamin Thornton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Thornton is 1548765944. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 27, 2018. The provider is also known as Dr. Benjamin Douglas Thornton-Flores MD.

Where is Benjamin Thornton located?

Benjamin Thornton practices at 1700 Hospital South Dr, Austell, GA 30106. The listed phone number is (770) 941-7717.

What is Benjamin Thornton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Benjamin Thornton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin 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 Benjamin Thornton accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 1 other insurer list Benjamin 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 Benjamin Thornton affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Benjamin Thornton is affiliated with Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center and Wellstar Cobb Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Thornton was last updated on September 5, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.