JAMES THORNTON
NPI 1821547522
Anesthesiologist Assistant in Atlanta, GA

Active since September 23, 2016Accepts Medicare Assignment
92.26/100
CMS Quality Rating
1364 CLIFTON RD NE, ATLANTA, GA 30322(404) 778-7777 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 25, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 27, 2016, Sep 23, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About James Thornton NPPES

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

JAMES THORNTON (NPI 1821547522) is an individual anesthesiologist assistant in Atlanta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (8098) and active in the NPI registry since September 2016. He is affiliated with Emory University Hospital and is a graduate of Emory University School Of Medicine (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821547522
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367H00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES THORNTON
Location Address1364 CLIFTON RD NEAtlanta, GA 30322-1059
Mailing Address1005 Greenbriar CirDecatur, GA 30033-4404
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSEmory University School Of MedicineGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateSeptember 23, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 25, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 25, 2023
NPI 1821547522 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologist AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367H00000X
License Licensed in GA · 8098
Definition
An individual certified by the state to perform anesthesia services under the direct supervision of an anesthesiologist. Anesthesiologist Assistants are required to have a bachelor's degree with a premed curriculum prior to entering a two-year anesthesiology assistant program, which is focused upon the delivery and maintenance of anesthesia care as well as advanced patient monitoring techniques. An Anesthesiologist Assistant must work as a member of the anesthesia care team under the direction of a qualified Anesthesiologist.
1364 CLIFTON RD NE, Atlanta, GA 30322

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

James Thornton 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 ID9830472984
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170215001053

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.

Anesthesia for electroshock therapy 00104
Anesthesia for electroshock therapy involves administering medications to put you into a deep sleep. This ensures you won't feel pain or remember the procedure. It's essential for your comfort and safety during the therapy.
40 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Emory University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Atlanta, GA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110010
Location1364 Clifton Road, NEAtlanta, GA 30322 · De Kalb County
Emergency services

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.

92.26/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality73.83
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1364 CLIFTON RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Physician Assistant
1364 CLIFTON RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1364 CLIFTON RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Pharmacist (Critical Care)
1364 CLIFTON RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Anesthesiology (Critical Care Medicine)
1364 CLIFTON RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Pharmacist (Pharmacotherapy)
1364 CLIFTON RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Anesthesiologist Assistant
1364 CLIFTON RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30322
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1364 CLIFTON RD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30322

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 James Thornton's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Thornton is 1821547522. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 23, 2016.

Where is James Thornton located?

James Thornton practices at 1364 Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30322. The listed phone number is (404) 778-7777.

What is James Thornton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiologist Assistant with taxonomy code 367H00000X.

Is James Thornton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James 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.

Is James Thornton affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Thornton is affiliated with Emory University Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Thornton was last updated on September 25, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.