Quick answers
- Does Alpheus M. Thornton Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Alpheus M. Thornton Jr. may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Alpheus M. Thornton Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 22 Original Medicare patients and 90 services for Alpheus M. Thornton Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Alpheus M. Thornton Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1811029515. 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 Alpheus M. Thornton Jr., 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 | 22 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 90 |
| Different services or procedures | 2 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions (98941)89 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 cholesterol68%
- High blood pressure50%
Practice locations
Addresses where Alpheus M. Thornton Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1650 Monmouth StIndependence, OR 97351 (503) 838‑3346
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Alpheus M. Thornton Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Am and Sharon C Thornton3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Chiropracticprimary
Other chiropractors in Oregon
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Oregon — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Am and Sharon C Thornton
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CH |
|---|---|
| School | Palmer College Chiropractic - Davenport |
| Graduation year | 1996 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1811029515 |
| 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