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Family Practice

Karen Thornton, MD

Sees patients in Passaic, NJ · Spring Valley, NY · New York, NY … · New Jersey, New York

Summary

Karen Thornton, MD (Family Practice) is enrolled with Medicare at 6 practice locations in Passaic, NJ, Spring Valley, NY and New York, NY and other places. NPI 1073629069. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Karen Thornton, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Family PracticePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
37Years since medical school (graduated 1989)
Temple University School Of MedicineMedical school
FemaleGender (as listed)
Rite Medical Care PCGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Where does Karen Thornton see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 6 practice locations, including Passaic, NJ, Spring Valley, NY and New York, NY. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Karen Thornton's specialty?
Medicare lists Family Practice as the primary specialty.
Does Karen Thornton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karen Thornton accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does Karen Thornton offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Karen Thornton offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Karen Thornton?
(718) 534-0689, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Karen Thornton's NPI number?
1073629069. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Karen Thornton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Karen Thornton as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Rite Medical Care PC9 clinicians in the group
  • West 49th Street Medical Practice, PC4 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Passaic

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Passaic, NJ — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolTemple University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1989
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1073629069
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Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.

Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians