Mr Charles Neal Thornton, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Texarkana, TX

Mr Charles Neal Thornton, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Texarkana, Texas. He went to University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Collom And Carney Clinic Association and his current practice location is 5402 Summerhill Rd, Texarkana, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (903) 614-3937.

Mr Charles Neal Thornton is licensed to practice in Texas (license number G7728) 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 1245237171.

Contact Information

Mr Charles Neal Thornton, MD
5402 Summerhill Rd,
Texarkana, TX 75503-4607
(903) 614-3937
(903) 614-3525

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMr Charles Neal Thornton
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience43 Years
Location5402 Summerhill Rd, Texarkana, Texas
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:
  • Mr Charles Neal Thornton attended and graduated from University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1245237171
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/07/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/02/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1658377999
  • Enrollment ID: I20061010000726

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mr Charles Neal Thornton such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1245237171NPI-NPPES
89553OtherARAR BLUE CROSS
81380YOtherTXTEXAS BLUE CROSS
109971001MedicaidAR

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology G7728 (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Collom And Carney Clinic Association135524954194

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. Mr Charles Neal Thornton allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCollom & Carney Clinic Association
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1114909934
PECOS PAC ID: 1355249541
Enrollment ID: O20031226000046

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. Mr Charles Neal 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
Mr Charles Neal Thornton, MD
5002 Cowhorn Creek Rd,
Texarkana, TX 75503-9766

Ph: (903) 614-3000
Mr Charles Neal Thornton, MD
5402 Summerhill Rd,
Texarkana, TX 75503-4607

Ph: (903) 614-3937

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