Quick answers
- Does Ruth Reid-Thornton accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ruth Reid-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 Ruth Reid-Thornton see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 306 Original Medicare patients and 4,056 services for Ruth Reid-Thornton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ruth Reid-Thornton's NPI number?
- 1770538886. 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 Ruth Reid-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 | 306 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,056 |
| Different services or procedures | 6 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)3,316 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)483 services
- Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more (99306)252 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%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis63%
- Diabetes62%
- Chronic kidney disease55%
- Depression53%
Practice locations
Addresses where Ruth Reid-Thornton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 201 W Wardlow RdLong Beach, CA 90807 (833) 476‑7377
- 9140 Verner StPico Rivera, CA 90660 (562) 997‑2172
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ruth Reid-Thornton as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Integrative Sports and Spine Inc24 clinicians in the group
Specialties
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Other clinicians in Integrative Sports and Spine Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Howard University College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1770538886 |
| 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