Jessica R Thornton, DNP - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Bedford, IA

Jessica R Thornton, DNP is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner - Family" in Bedford, Iowa. She went to Creighton University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2019 and has 5 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of the group practice Alegent Health - Mercy Hospital Corning, Iowa, Alegent Creighton Clinic and her current practice location is 1502 Madison St, Bedford, Iowa. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (712) 523-2196.

Jessica R Thornton is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number A154989) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1215597588.

Contact Information

Jessica R Thornton, DNP
1502 Madison St,
Bedford, IA 50833-1043
(712) 523-2196
(712) 523-2198

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Provider's Profile

Full NameJessica R Thornton
GenderFemale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience5 Years
Location1502 Madison St, Bedford, Iowa
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Jessica R Thornton attended and graduated from Creighton University School Of Medicine in 2019
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1215597588
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/18/2019
  • Last Update Date: 06/18/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7416281217
  • Enrollment ID: I20190627003124

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Jessica R Thornton such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1215597588NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363LF0000XNurse Practitioner - Family A154989 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Angels Care Home Health Of IowaCouncil bluffs, IAHome health agency
Chi Health - Mercy CorningCorning, IAHospital
Clarinda Regional Health CenterClarinda, IAHospital
Greater Regional Medical CenterCreston, IAHospital
Bedford Specialty CareBedford, IANursing home

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Alegent Health - Mercy Hospital Corning, Iowa054715494016
Alegent Creighton Clinic1951210418851

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. Jessica R Thornton allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameAlegent Creighton Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1598811069
PECOS PAC ID: 1951210418
Enrollment ID: O20040116000817
Entity NameAlegent Health - Mercy Hospital Corning, Iowa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1821134826
PECOS PAC ID: 0547154940
Enrollment ID: O20040209000263

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. Jessica R 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
Jessica R Thornton, DNP
1502 Madison St,
Bedford, IA 50833-1043

Ph: (712) 523-2196
Jessica R Thornton, DNP
1502 Madison St,
Bedford, IA 50833-1043

Ph: (712) 523-2196

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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
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Phone: 712-523-2738    Fax: 712-523-3256

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