Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Stephen L. Thornton work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Stephen L. Thornton at 1 hospital: University of Kansas Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Stephen L. Thornton see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Kansas City, MO and Kansas City, KS. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Stephen L. Thornton's specialty?
- Medicare lists Emergency Medicine as the primary specialty, and also Medical Toxicology.
- Does Stephen L. Thornton accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Stephen L. Thornton accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- Does Stephen L. Thornton offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says Stephen L. Thornton offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for Stephen L. Thornton?
- (913) 574-2273, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Stephen L. Thornton's NPI number?
- 1477560803. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Stephen L. Thornton works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Stephen L. Thornton at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- University of Kansas HospitalKansas City, KS · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 170040
Practice locations
Addresses where Stephen L. Thornton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1403 Grand BlvdKansas City, MO 64106 (913) 574‑2273
- 3901 Rainbow BlvdKansas City, KS 66160
- 4000 Cambridge StKansas City, KS 66160 (913) 588‑1227
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Stephen L. Thornton as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Kansas University Physicians Inc1,849 clinicians in the group
- University of Kansas Hospital Authority250 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
- Medical Toxicologyalso
Other emergency medicine doctors in Kansas City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kansas City, MO — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) |
| Graduation year | 2001 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1477560803 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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