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Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

John W. Thornton Iii, MD

Works at hospitals in Augusta, GA · Georgia

Summary

Dr. John W. Thornton Iii, MD is a cardiologist at 1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912. Phone: (706) 721-8623. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1922191659. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: Cardiologist (Medicare lists Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology))
  • Address: 1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (706) 721‑8623
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Wellstar MCG Health, Affiliated With Med Col
  • Group practice: Wellstar Medical Group LLC
  • Medical school: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine · graduated 1974 (52 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about John W. Thornton Iii, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does John W. Thornton Iii accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John W. Thornton Iii 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.
What is John W. Thornton Iii's NPI number?
1922191659. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where John W. Thornton Iii works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists John W. Thornton Iii 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where John W. Thornton Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists John W. Thornton Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Wellstar Medical Group LLC3,093 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other cardiologists in Augusta

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Augusta, GA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Wellstar Medical Group LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine
Graduation year1974 (52 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1922191659
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  5. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians