Quick answers
- Does Matthew W. Thornton accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Matthew W. 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 Matthew W. Thornton see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 158 Original Medicare patients and 2,251 services for Matthew W. Thornton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Matthew W. Thornton's NPI number?
- 1457316572. 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 Matthew W. 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 | 158 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,251 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes (97110)1,825 services
- Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care (G0283)236 services
- Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes (97162)62 services
- Therapy procedure using functional activities (97530)61 services
- Training for self-care or home management, each 15 minutes (97535)14 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%
- Arthritis75%
- High cholesterol72%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
- Diabetes26%
- Depression21%
Practice locations
Addresses where Matthew W. Thornton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1300 Braden StJacksonville, AR 72076 (501) 663‑6455
- 5200 Northshore DrNorth Little Rock, AR 72118
- 5220 Northshore Dr, Bowen Hefley OrthopedicsNorth Little Rock, AR 72118 (501) 663‑6455
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Matthew W. Thornton as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Bowen Hefley Rhodes Stewart Orthopedics, PA18 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Physical Therapist in Private Practice, Arkansas →
Other physical therapists in Jacksonville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Jacksonville, AR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Bowen Hefley Rhodes Stewart Orthopedics, PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1457316572 |
| 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
- 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