Brian J Thornton, PT - Medicare Physical Therapy in Altamont, NY

Brian J Thornton, PT is a medicare enrolled "Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation" physician in Altamont, New York. He graduated from medical school in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Physical Therapy. His current practice location is 122 Maple Ave, Altamont, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (518) 861-6608.

Brian J Thornton is licensed to practice in New York (license number 0105091) 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 1295726297.

Contact Information

Brian J Thornton, PT
122 Maple Ave,
Altamont, NY 12009-0426
(518) 861-6608
(518) 861-6573

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Physician's Profile

Full NameBrian J Thornton
GenderMale
SpecialityPhysical Therapy
Experience36 Years
Location122 Maple Ave, Altamont, New York
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:
  • Brian J Thornton graduated from medical school in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1295726297
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/31/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/12/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1557345758
  • Enrollment ID: I20040615001633

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Brian J Thornton such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1295726297NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208100000XPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation 0105091 (New York)Primary

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. Brian 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
Brian J Thornton, PT
Po Box 426,
Altamont, NY 12009-0426

Ph: (518) 861-6608
Brian J Thornton, PT
122 Maple Ave,
Altamont, NY 12009-0426

Ph: (518) 861-6608

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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Doctors in Altamont, NY

Jennifer Onwe, PT DPT
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 122 Maple Ave, Altamont, NY 12009
Phone: 518-861-6608    Fax: 518-861-6573

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