Quick answers
- Does Laura F. Thornton accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Laura F. 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 Laura F. Thornton see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 268 Original Medicare patients and 6,798 services for Laura F. Thornton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Laura F. Thornton's NPI number?
- 1124392469. 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 Laura F. 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 | 268 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,798 |
| Different services or procedures | 56 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)5,600 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)164 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)108 services
- X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (73502)73 services
- X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)66 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes33%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Anxiety31%
Hospitals where Laura F. Thornton works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Laura F. 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.
- King's Daughters Medical Center-BrookhavenBrookhaven, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250057
- St Dominic-Jackson Memorial HospitalJackson, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250048
Practice locations
Addresses where Laura F. Thornton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 104 Burney DrFlowood, MS 39232 (601) 987‑8200
- 1325 E Fortification StJackson, MS 39202 (601) 354‑4488
- 601 Brookman Dr Ext A, Kdmc Orthopedic ClinicBrookhaven, MS 39601 (601) 823‑5275
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Laura F. Thornton as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center72 clinicians in the group
- Capital Orthopaedic Clinic, PLLC48 clinicians in the group
- KDMC Physician Clinics LLC32 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Flowood
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Flowood, MS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2011 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1124392469 |
| 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