Quick answers
- Does Paula M. Thornton accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paula M. Thornton accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Paula M. Thornton see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 108 Original Medicare patients and 111 services for Paula M. Thornton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Paula M. Thornton's NPI number?
- 1083624266. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Paula M. Thornton, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 108 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 111 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)59 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)49 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol73%
- Arthritis48%
- Diabetes44%
- Chronic kidney disease43%
- Anxiety42%
Hospitals where Paula M. Thornton works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paula M. Thornton at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Cheyenne Regional Medical CenterCheyenne, WY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 530014
Practice locations
Addresses where Paula M. Thornton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2301 House Ave, Suite 201Cheyenne, WY 82001 (307) 638‑7757
- 4116 Laramie StCheyenne, WY 82001 (307) 635‑7961
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Paula M. Thornton as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Cheyenne Regional Physicians Group LLC103 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Cheyenne
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cheyenne, WY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Cheyenne Regional Physicians Group LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2000 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1083624266 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians