Quick answers
- Does Garland M. Thorn Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Garland M. Thorn Jr. 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 Garland M. Thorn Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 242 Original Medicare patients and 4,817 services for Garland M. Thorn Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Garland M. Thorn Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1881630259. 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 Garland M. Thorn 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 | 242 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,817 |
| Different services or procedures | 84 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)2,320 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)452 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)266 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)167 services
- Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0442)167 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 pressure68%
- High cholesterol49%
- Arthritis38%
- Diabetes21%
- Ischemic heart disease21%
- Depression19%
Practice locations
Addresses where Garland M. Thorn Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2523 E Huntsville RdFayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 442‑2822
- 3344 N Futrall DrFayetteville, AR 72703 (479) 521‑8200
- 3383 N Mana CtFayetteville, AR 72703
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Garland M. Thorn Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Medical Associates of Northwest Arkansas, PA105 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Fayetteville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fayetteville, AR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Medical Associates of Northwest Arkansas, PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1881630259 |
| 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