DR. JOSEPH E. THORNTON MD
NPI 1801986682
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Gainesville, FL

Q: What is Joseph Thornton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Thornton is 1801986682. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 13, 2006.

Q: What is Joseph Thornton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Thornton was last updated on April 5, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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 October 13, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

78.18/100

CMS Quality Rating

1600 SW ARCHER RD, GAINESVILLE, FL 32610(352) 265-5404(352) 376-6270 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 5, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Dr. Joseph E. Thornton Md NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH E. THORNTON MD (NPI 1801986682) is an individual psychiatry provider in Gainesville, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME 88956) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Uf Health Shands Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio (1981).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801986682

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X

Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH E. THORNTONCredential: MD

Location Address1600 SW ARCHER RDGainesville, FL 32610-3003

Mailing AddressPo Box 100183Gainesville, FL 32610-0183 · (352) 392-0140

Phone(352) 265-5404

Fax(352) 376-6270

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At San AntonioGraduated 1981

Enumeration DateOctober 13, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateApril 5, 2021

NPPES CertifiedApril 5, 2021

✔ NPI 1801986682 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2084P0800X

License✔ Licensed in FL · ME 88956

Definition

A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

1600 SW ARCHER RD, Gainesville, FL 32610

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid001974200FL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AvMed, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) 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

Dr. Joseph E. 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 ID9436285285

PECOS Enrollment IDI20100331000276

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 2

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

166 services136 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Uf Health Shands Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Gainesville, FL

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number100113

Location1600 SW Archer RdGainesville, FL 32610 · Alachua County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 32610 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

$171.84 typical visit price

range $56.00 – $171.84

Typical copayment $42.96 (range $14.00 – $42.96)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$70.04 typical visit price

range $17.57 – $139.16

Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)

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.

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.

78.18/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

72.54

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

54.74

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.

DR. BAHAREH EBADIFAR KEITH DO

Pediatrics

1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610

Alachua County (352) 273-0462

AFRASYAB KHAN

Surgery

1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610

Alachua County (352) 265-0680

GULSUN ERDAG MD

Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)

1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610

Alachua County (352) 265-9900

DR. ALBERT H. MATTIA D.D.S.

Dentist (Prosthodontics)

1600 SW ARCHER RD, D4-4
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610

Alachua County (352) 273-5801

JOANNA CHAFFIN

Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)

1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610

Alachua County (352) 627-9272

DR. CASEY JUSTIN BEAL MD

Ophthalmology

1600 SW ARCHER RD, BOX 100284
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610

Alachua County (352) 273-8778

WILLIAM CRAIG HICKS CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610

Alachua County (352) 273-6438

HENRY FONTILLAS PATALINGHUG CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610

Alachua County (352) 273-6438

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 Joseph Thornton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Thornton is 1801986682. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 13, 2006.

Where is Joseph Thornton located?

Joseph Thornton practices at 1600 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610. The listed phone number is (352) 265-5404.

What is Joseph Thornton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Joseph Thornton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph 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 Joseph Thornton accept?

Health plans from AvMed, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida list Joseph 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 Joseph Thornton affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joseph Thornton is affiliated with Uf Health Shands Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Thornton was last updated on April 5, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.