Dr Alpheus Martin Thornton Jr, DC - Medicare Chiropractor in Independence, OR

Dr Alpheus Martin Thornton Jr, DC is a medicare enrolled "Chiropractor" provider in Independence, Oregon. He went to Palmer College Chiropractic - Davenport and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Chiropractic. He is a member of the group practice Am And Sharon C Thornton and his current practice location is 1650 Monmouth Street, Independence, Oregon. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (503) 838-3346.

Dr Alpheus Martin Thornton Jr is licensed to practice in Oregon (license number 3025) and he also participates in the medicare program. He may accept medicare assignments (which means he may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1811029515.

Contact Information

Dr Alpheus Martin Thornton Jr, DC
1650 Monmouth Street,
Independence, OR 97351-9726
(503) 838-3346
(503) 838-3346

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Alpheus Martin Thornton Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityChiropractic
Experience28 Years
Location1650 Monmouth Street, Independence, Oregon
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMay be. He may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Alpheus Martin Thornton Jr attended and graduated from Palmer College Chiropractic - Davenport in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1811029515
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/09/2007
  • Last Update Date: 09/13/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8022200088
  • Enrollment ID: I20101008000341

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Alpheus Martin Thornton Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1811029515NPI-NPPES
150836MedicaidOR

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
111N00000XChiropractor 3025 (Oregon)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Am And Sharon C Thornton29613922122

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 Alpheus Martin Thornton Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameAm & Sharon C Thornton
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1306024252
PECOS PAC ID: 2961392212
Enrollment ID: O20040318001500

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 Alpheus Martin Thornton 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 Alpheus Martin Thornton Jr, DC
1650 Monmouth Street,
Independence, OR 97351-9726

Ph: (503) 838-3346
Dr Alpheus Martin Thornton Jr, DC
1650 Monmouth Street,
Independence, OR 97351-9726

Ph: (503) 838-3346

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