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General Surgery

Caitlin J. Thornley, MD

Works at hospitals in Houston, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Caitlin J. Thornley, MD is a general surgeon at 6400 Fannin St, Suite 2700, Houston, TX 77030. Phone: (713) 486-5000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Caitlin J. Thornley had 45 Original Medicare patients and 79 services. NPI 1316397003. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: General surgeon (Medicare lists General Surgery)
  • Address: 6400 Fannin St, Suite 2700, Houston, TX 77030 · Directions (4 more locations)
  • Phone: (713) 486‑5000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center
  • Group practice: UT Physicians
  • Medical school: Georgetown University School Of Medicine · graduated 2016 (10 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Caitlin J. Thornley, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Caitlin J. Thornley accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Caitlin J. Thornley 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 Caitlin J. Thornley see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 45 Original Medicare patients and 79 services for Caitlin J. Thornley. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Caitlin J. Thornley's NPI number?
1316397003. 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 Caitlin J. Thornley, 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 patients45
Services billed to Medicare79
Different services or procedures20
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients64

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)30 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%
  • Chronic kidney disease71%
  • High cholesterol67%
  • Diabetes62%
  • Ischemic heart disease47%
  • Atrial fibrillation29%

Hospitals where Caitlin J. Thornley works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Caitlin J. Thornley 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Caitlin J. Thornley is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Caitlin J. Thornley as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • UT Physicians1,765 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Houston

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in UT Physicians

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolGeorgetown University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2016 (10 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1316397003
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians