Joseph J Thornton, MD - Medicare Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery in Newark, DE

Joseph J Thornton, MD is a medicare enrolled "Plastic Surgery" physician in Newark, Delaware. He went to Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania and graduated in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery. His current practice location is 2600 Glasgow Ave Ste 107, Newark, Delaware. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (302) 866-7546.

Joseph J Thornton is licensed to practice in Delaware (license number C1-0008322) 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 1326242744.

Contact Information

Joseph J Thornton, MD
2600 Glasgow Ave Ste 107,
Newark, DE 19702-5703
(302) 866-7546
(302) 202-6633

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoseph J Thornton
GenderMale
SpecialityPlastic And Reconstructive Surgery
Experience23 Years
Location2600 Glasgow Ave Ste 107, Newark, Delaware
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:
  • Joseph J Thornton attended and graduated from Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1326242744
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/11/2007
  • Last Update Date: 10/20/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8426141029
  • Enrollment ID: I20070912000116

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph J Thornton such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1326242744NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208200000XPlastic Surgery C1-0008322 (Delaware)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Beebe Medical CenterLewes, DEHospital
Christiana HospitalNewark, DEHospital

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. Joseph J Thornton allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameJoseph J. Thornton, M.d. P.a
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952675084
PECOS PAC ID: 8921247172
Enrollment ID: O20130619000055

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. Joseph J 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
Joseph J Thornton, MD
2600 Glasgow Ave Ste 107,
Newark, DE 19702-5703

Ph: (302) 866-7546
Joseph J Thornton, MD
2600 Glasgow Ave Ste 107,
Newark, DE 19702-5703

Ph: (302) 866-7546

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