Dr Donald Alan Thornton, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Spokane, WA

Dr Donald Alan Thornton, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Spokane, Washington. He graduated from medical school in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Mountain West Anesthesia Llc and his current practice location is 101 W 8th Ave, Pshmc, Spokane, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (509) 474-3181.

Dr Donald Alan Thornton is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD00048292) 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 1386763845.

Contact Information

Dr Donald Alan Thornton, MD
101 W 8th Ave, Pshmc,
Spokane, WA 99204-2307
(509) 474-3181
(509) 835-4058

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Donald Alan Thornton
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience21 Years
Location101 W 8th Ave, Spokane, Washington
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:
  • Dr Donald Alan Thornton graduated from medical school in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1386763845
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/28/2007
  • Last Update Date: 04/08/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8820182215
  • Enrollment ID: I20221206002149

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Donald Alan Thornton such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1386763845NPI-NPPES
8487738MedicaidWA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology MD00048292 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Dixie Regional Medical CenterSt george, UTHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mountain West Anesthesia Llc9032018502248

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 Donald Alan Thornton allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMountain West Anesthesia Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1558391763
PECOS PAC ID: 9032018502
Enrollment ID: O20040103000057

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 Donald Alan 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
Dr Donald Alan Thornton, MD
Po Box 94645,
Seattle, WA 98124-6945

Ph: (509) 474-3181
Dr Donald Alan Thornton, MD
101 W 8th Ave, Pshmc,
Spokane, WA 99204-2307

Ph: (509) 474-3181

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