Quick answers
- Does Nicholas P. Thornton Iv accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nicholas P. Thornton Iv 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 Nicholas P. Thornton Iv see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 169 Original Medicare patients and 6,204 services for Nicholas P. Thornton Iv. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nicholas P. Thornton Iv's NPI number?
- 1831130731. 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 Nicholas P. Thornton Iv, 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 | 169 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,204 |
| Different services or procedures | 106 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)257 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)246 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)241 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)192 services
- Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) (80061)159 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%
- High blood pressure63%
- Chronic kidney disease30%
- Arthritis28%
- Diabetes27%
- Depression22%
Hospitals where Nicholas P. Thornton Iv works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nicholas P. Thornton Iv at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Fort Sanders Regional Medical CenterKnoxville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440125
- Physicians Regional Medical CenterPowell, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440120
Practice locations
Addresses where Nicholas P. Thornton Iv is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 201 E Emory RdPowell, TN 37849 (865) 938‑3627
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nicholas P. Thornton Iv as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Summit Medical Group, PLLC652 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Powell
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Powell, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Summit Medical Group, PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | East Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1831130731 |
| 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 October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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