Dr Christopher Charles Thornton, DO - Medicare Family Practice in Garden City, MI

Dr Christopher Charles Thornton, DO is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Garden City, Michigan. He went to University Of Michigan Medical School and graduated in 2019 and has 5 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Oakwood Ambulatory Llc and his current practice location is 6245 Inkster Rd, Garden City, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (734) 458-4486.

Dr Christopher Charles Thornton is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 5151013074) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1760969638.

Contact Information

Dr Christopher Charles Thornton, DO
6245 Inkster Rd,
Garden City, MI 48135-4001
(734) 458-4486
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Christopher Charles Thornton
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience5 Years
Location6245 Inkster Rd, Garden City, Michigan
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Christopher Charles Thornton attended and graduated from University Of Michigan Medical School in 2019
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1760969638
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/24/2018
  • Last Update Date: 01/16/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8123376902
  • Enrollment ID: I20201109000921

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Christopher Charles Thornton such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1760969638NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 5151013074 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Beaumont Home HealthMadison heights, MIHome health agency
Beaumont Hospital - DearbornDearborn, MIHospital
Beaumont Hospital - TaylorTaylor, MIHospital
Beaumont Hospital - TrentonTrenton, MIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Oakwood Ambulatory Llc1850282914267

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Christopher Charles Thornton allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOakwood Ambulatory Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1003829441
PECOS PAC ID: 1850282914
Enrollment ID: O20040320000401

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Christopher Charles Thornton is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Christopher Charles Thornton, DO
6245 Inkster Rd,
Garden City, MI 48135-4001

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Dr Christopher Charles Thornton, DO
6245 Inkster Rd,
Garden City, MI 48135-4001

Ph: (734) 458-4486

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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