MELVIN H THORNTON MD
NPI 1720149784
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Reproductive Endocrinology in New York, NY

Q: What is Melvin Thornton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melvin Thornton is 1720149784. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 13, 2006.

Q: What is Melvin Thornton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology, specializing in Reproductive Endocrinology, with taxonomy code 207VE0102X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melvin Thornton was last updated on June 21, 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.

Active since December 13, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

161 MADISON AVE SUITE 4SW, NEW YORK, NY 10016(646) 737-2470(718) 253-8117 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 21, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 21, 2023, Apr 25, 2022, Oct 7, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Melvin H Thornton Md NPPES

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

MELVIN H THORNTON MD (NPI 1720149784) is an individual reproductive endocrinology provider in New York, New York, licensed in New York (217796-1) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Hoboken, and is a graduate of Other (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720149784

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207VE0102X

Provider Legal NameMELVIN H THORNTONCredential: MD

Location Address161 MADISON AVE SUITE 4SWNew York, NY 10016-5459

Mailing Address2 Case CtMonroe, NY 10950-4942 · (646) 737-2470 · Fax (718) 253-8117

Phone(646) 737-2470

Fax(718) 253-8117

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1993

Enumeration DateDecember 13, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJune 21, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJune 21, 2023

✔ NPI 1720149784 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & Gynecology · Reproductive EndocrinologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207VE0102X

Licenses✔ Licensed in NY · 217796-1✔ Licensed in NY · 2177961

Definition

An obstetrician/gynecologist who is capable of managing complex problems relating to reproductive endocrinology and infertility.

161 MADISON AVE SUITE 4SW, New York, NY 10016

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1308 Willow AveHoboken, NJ 07030-3808 · Phone (516) 584-8710

Other Identifiers 1

Other217796-1NY · State License

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

Melvin H 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 ID3779082441

PECOS Enrollment IDI20250819002860

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 10016 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

$150.24 typical visit price

range $65.69 – $198.19

Typical copayment $37.56 (range $16.42 – $49.54)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$114.88 typical visit price

range $21.20 – $160.66

Typical copayment $28.72 (range $5.30 – $40.16)

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

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

MELVIN HENRY THORNTON II MD CORP

Obstetrics & Gynecology (Reproductive Endocrinology)

161 MADISON AVE SUITE 4SW
NEW YORK, NY 10016

New York County (646) 737-2470

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 Melvin Thornton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melvin Thornton is 1720149784. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 13, 2006.

Where is Melvin Thornton located?

Melvin Thornton practices at 161 Madison Ave Suite 4sw, New York, NY 10016. The listed phone number is (646) 737-2470.

What is Melvin Thornton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology, specializing in Reproductive Endocrinology, with taxonomy code 207VE0102X.

Is Melvin Thornton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melvin 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melvin Thornton was last updated on June 21, 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.