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RACHAEL KUEHN THORNTON MD
NPI 1548889355
Pediatrics in Hattiesburg, MS

Active since April 11, 2020PECOS Enrolled
4210 LINCOLN RD, HATTIESBURG, MS 39402(601) 261-3500(601) 261-3583 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 29, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 29, 2023, Aug 7, 2023, Apr 11, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Rachael Kuehn Thornton Md NPPES

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

RACHAEL KUEHN THORNTON MD (NPI 1548889355) is an individual pediatrics provider in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (31023) and active in the NPI registry since April 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548889355
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameRACHAEL KUEHN THORNTONCredential: MD
Location Address4210 LINCOLN RDHattiesburg, MS 39402-3093
Mailing Address415 S 28th AveHattiesburg, MS 39401-7246 · (601) 261-3500
Phone(601) 261-3500
Fax(601) 261-3583
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 11, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 29, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 29, 2023
✔ NPI 1548889355 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in MS · 31023
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
4210 LINCOLN RD, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare, Molina Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

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)

Rachael Kuehn Thornton Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

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

Hattiesburg Clinic PA
Same address
Pediatrics
4210 LINCOLN RD
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 696 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1730276098 (601) 261-3500

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 39402 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
$80.50 typical visit price
range $51.65 – $159.18
Typical copayment $20.12 (range $12.91 – $39.79)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$92.20 typical visit price
range $16.15 – $129.61
Typical copayment $23.05 (range $4.03 – $32.40)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 10

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

MEGAN DILLON MD
Pediatrics
4210 LINCOLN RD
HATTIESBURG, MS 39402
Lamar County (601) 261-3500
DR. MARLA TURNER CHAPMAN M.D.
Pediatrics
4210 LINCOLN RD
HATTIESBURG, MS 39402
Lamar County (601) 261-3500
DR. APRILE CLAIRE GILMORE M.D.
Pediatrics
4210 LINCOLN RD
HATTIESBURG, MS 39402
Lamar County (601) 261-3500
LAUREN SHORT ERP
Psychologist (Clinical Child & Adolescent)
4210 LINCOLN RD
HATTIESBURG, MS 39402
Lamar County (601) 261-3500
JEREMY CLARK SCREWS M.D.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Gastroenterology)
4210 LINCOLN RD
HATTIESBURG, MS 39402
Lamar County (601) 261-3500
MATTHEW DEAN JACKSON MD
Pediatrics
4210 LINCOLN RD
HATTIESBURG, MS 39402
Lamar County (601) 261-3500
DR. YAKEYLA NAVE NAYLOR M.D.
Pediatrics
4210 LINCOLN RD
HATTIESBURG, MS 39402
Lamar County (601) 261-3500
HATTIESBURG CLINIC PA
Pediatrics
4210 LINCOLN RD
HATTIESBURG, MS 39402
Lamar County (601) 261-3500

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 Rachael Thornton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rachael Thornton is 1548889355. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 11, 2020.

Where is Rachael Thornton located?

Rachael Thornton practices at 4210 Lincoln Rd, Hattiesburg, MS 39402. The listed phone number is (601) 261-3500.

What is Rachael Thornton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Rachael Thornton enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for Rachael Thornton's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Rachael Thornton reassigns Medicare benefits to Hattiesburg Clinic PA (Hattiesburg, MS). 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 Rachael Thornton's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Rachael Thornton accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare, Molina Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare list Rachael 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rachael Thornton was last updated on August 29, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.