Quick answers
- Does Miriam P. Thornton accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Miriam P. 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 Miriam P. Thornton see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 44 Original Medicare patients and 89 services for Miriam P. Thornton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Miriam P. Thornton's NPI number?
- 1619503695. 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 Miriam P. 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 | 44 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 89 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 58 |
Most frequent services
- Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services (90792)12 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%
- Depression75%
- Anxiety75%
- High blood pressure64%
- Arthritis45%
- Diabetes30%
Practice locations
Addresses where Miriam P. Thornton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2131 S 17th StWilmington, NC 28401 (910) 667‑7000
- 66 Club Rd, Suite 160Eugene, OR 97401 (541) 345‑1722
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Miriam P. Thornton as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Novant Health Medical Group Coastal Region LLC599 clinicians in the group
- Amber Benson PMHNP PC25 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Wilmington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wilmington, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Novant Health Medical Group Coastal Region LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2019 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1619503695 |
| 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