Dr Melvin Delaine Thornbury Jr, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Albertville, AL

Dr Melvin Delaine Thornbury Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics" physician in Albertville, Alabama. He went to University Of Alabama School Of Medicine and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice Melvin D Thornbury Jr Md Pc and his current practice location is 431 N Carlisle St, Suite 220, Albertville, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (256) 840-4520.

Dr Melvin Delaine Thornbury Jr is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 14828) 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 1386683902.

Contact Information

Dr Melvin Delaine Thornbury Jr, MD
431 N Carlisle St, Suite 220,
Albertville, AL 35950-1733
(256) 840-4520
(256) 840-4527

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Melvin Delaine Thornbury Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience36 Years
Location431 N Carlisle St, Albertville, Alabama
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 Melvin Delaine Thornbury Jr attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1386683902
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/06/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/27/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1254493034
  • Enrollment ID: I20111115000552

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Melvin Delaine Thornbury Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1386683902NPI-NPPES
51550422MedicaidAL
51550422OtherALBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207VX0000XObstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics 14828 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Marshall Medical CentersBoaz, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Melvin D Thornbury Jr Md Pc86282423443

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 Melvin Delaine Thornbury Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMelvin D Thornbury Jr Md Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1740567486
PECOS PAC ID: 8628242344
Enrollment ID: O20111115000540

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 Melvin Delaine Thornbury Jr 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 Melvin Delaine Thornbury Jr, MD
415 Martling Rd,
Albertville, AL 35951-7209

Ph: (256) 660-5560
Dr Melvin Delaine Thornbury Jr, MD
431 N Carlisle St, Suite 220,
Albertville, AL 35950-1733

Ph: (256) 840-4520

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Obstetrics & Gynecology Doctors in Albertville, AL


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