DAVID DEAN THORNTON MD
NPI 1821052424
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Hoover, AL
About David Dean Thornton Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DAVID DEAN THORNTON MD (NPI 1821052424) is an individual diagnostic radiology provider in Hoover, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (20215) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Virginia School Of Medicine (1995).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Identifiers 5
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
David Dean 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
12Medicare enrollment records show David Thornton reassigns Medicare billing to 12 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Pelham, AL 35124
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
- 20 clinicians in this Medicare group
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
- 17 clinicians in this Medicare group
Birmingham, AL 35242
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
- Also billed through NPI 1033646823 (Alabama)
- 53 clinicians in this Medicare group
Birmingham, AL 35233
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
- 203 clinicians in this Medicare group
Birmingham, AL 35233
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
- 4,494 clinicians in this Medicare group
Birmingham, AL 35205
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama and Georgia enrollments
- Medicare enrollment name: Radiology Associates Of Birmingham, P.C.
- 45 clinicians in this Medicare group
Gardendale, AL 35071
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
- 20 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anniston, AL 36207
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
- Medicare enrollment name: Advanced Imaging Of Alabama P C
- 15 clinicians in this Medicare group
Gadsden, AL 35901
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
- 14 clinicians in this Medicare group
Atlanta, GA 30309
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
- 202 clinicians in this Medicare group
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 55
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.
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35244 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
HOOVER, AL 35244
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35244
HOOVER, AL 35244
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 David Thornton's NPI number?
The NPI number for David Thornton is 1821052424. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 12, 2006.
Where is David Thornton located?
David Thornton practices at 4517 Southlake Pkwy, Hoover, AL 35244. The listed phone number is (205) 985-4111.
What is David Thornton's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology, with taxonomy code 2085R0202X.
Is David Thornton enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. David 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.
Which organizations bill Medicare for David Thornton's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), David Thornton reassigns Medicare benefits to 12 organizations: Cahaba Valley Imaging, LLC (Pelham, AL), Shades Mountain Imaging PC (Vestavia Hills, AL), St Vincents Ambulatory Healthcare Network LLC (Birmingham, AL), Cooper Green Mercy Health Services Authority An Affiliate Of Uab (Birmingham, AL), University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC (Birmingham, AL) and 7 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each 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 David Thornton's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does David Thornton accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list David 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 David Thornton was last updated on September 6, 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.