Quick answers
- Does Dorothy R. Thornton accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dorothy R. 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 Dorothy R. Thornton see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 37 Original Medicare patients and 49 services for Dorothy R. Thornton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Dorothy R. Thornton's NPI number?
- 1225640295. 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 Dorothy R. 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 | 37 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 49 |
| Different services or procedures | 21 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination (G0101)11 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure62%
- Arthritis54%
- Anxiety32%
Hospitals where Dorothy R. Thornton works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Dorothy R. 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.
- CHRISTUS Ochsner St Patrick HospitalLake Charles, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190027
- Lake Charles Memorial HospitalLake Charles, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190060
- West Calcasieu Cameron HospitalSulphur, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190013
Practice locations
Addresses where Dorothy R. Thornton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2002 W Walnut St, 101 Revitalized HealthLake Charles, LA 70601 (337) 214‑0097
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Dorothy R. Thornton as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hinton NP Services, LLC5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Lake Charles
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lake Charles, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hinton NP Services, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2020 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1225640295 |
| 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