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DR. ALPHEUS MARTIN THORNTON JR. DC
NPI 1811029515
Chiropractor in Independence, OR

Active since March 09, 2007
1650 MONMOUTH STREET, INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351(503) 838-3346(503) 838-3346 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 13, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Alpheus Martin Thornton Jr. Dc NPPES

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

DR. ALPHEUS MARTIN THORNTON JR. DC (NPI 1811029515) is an individual chiropractor in Independence, Oregon, licensed in Oregon (3025) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. He is a graduate of Palmer College Chiropractic - Davenport (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1811029515
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy111N00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ALPHEUS MARTIN THORNTON JR.Credential: DC
Location Address1650 MONMOUTH STREETIndependence, OR 97351-9726
Mailing Address1650 Monmouth StreetIndependence, OR 97351-9726 · (503) 838-3346 · Fax (503) 838-3346
Phone(503) 838-3346
Fax(503) 838-3346
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPalmer College Chiropractic - DavenportGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateMarch 9, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 13, 2010
✔ NPI 1811029515 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyChiropractorChiropractic Providers
Taxonomy Code111N00000X
License✔ Licensed in OR · 3025
Definition
A provider qualified by a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.), licensed by the State and who practices chiropractic medicine -that discipline within the healing arts which deals with the nervous system and its relationship to the spinal column and its interrelationship with other body systems.
1650 MONMOUTH STREET, Independence, OR 97351
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINU67537
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified100637OR
Medicaid150836OR

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)

Dr. Alpheus Martin Thornton Jr. Dc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID8022200088
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101008000341

Medicare Billing Reassignment

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

Am & Sharon C Thornton
Same address
Chiropractor
1650 MONMOUTH ST
Independence, OR 97351
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oregon enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1306024252 (503) 838-3346

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions 98941
Chiropractic manipulative treatment for 3-4 spinal regions involves a trained professional applying controlled force to specific areas of your spine. This can help alleviate pain, improve physical function, and support your body's natural healing process.
89 services22 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

DR. SHARON CASH THORNTON DC
Chiropractor
1650 MONMOUTH STREET
INDEPENDENCE, OR 97351
Polk County (503) 838-3346

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 Alpheus Thornton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alpheus Thornton is 1811029515. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 9, 2007.

Where is Alpheus Thornton located?

Alpheus Thornton practices at 1650 Monmouth Street, Independence, OR 97351. The listed phone number is (503) 838-3346.

What is Alpheus Thornton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Chiropractor with taxonomy code 111N00000X.

Is Alpheus Thornton enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for Alpheus Thornton's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Alpheus Thornton reassigns Medicare benefits to Am & Sharon C Thornton (Independence, OR). 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 Alpheus Thornton's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alpheus Thornton was last updated on September 13, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.