STEPHEN L. THORNTON M.D. – NPI #1477560803
Emergency Medicine
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
STEPHEN THORNTON is a physician located in KANSAS CITY, KS. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1477560803 to STEPHEN THORNTON on August 01, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207P00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Emergency Medicine.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Jul 08, 2019. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for STEPHEN THORNTON below.
NPI Profile for
STEPHEN L. THORNTON
(about 20 years ago)
KANSAS CITY, KS 66160 Phone: (913) 914-6088 Fax:
2 Other location(s):
Leawood, KS 66209-2454
Phone: (559) 940-0421
Kansas City, MO 64108-4619
Phone: (559) 940-0421
LEAWOOD, KS 66209-2454 Phone: (599) 940-0421 Fax:
Identifiers for STEPHEN THORNTON
Identifiers are used to associate other provider identifiers such as Medicaid or other insurers (ie:, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Aetna, Kaiser-Permanente, etc.), with their NPI number. These identifiers can be used in matching an NPI number to an insurer's records. However, not all providers have such numbers and not all providers choose to include them in their NPI information.
| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | AETNA PSKU | 7990888 | |
| OTHER | PSKU TAX ID | 481202402 | |
| MEDICAID | KS | 200366630A | |
| MEDICAID | MO | 202299129 |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207P00000X - Emergency Medicine (Primary) |
MO | 2005011352 |
| 207PT0002X - Emergency Medicine / Medical Toxicology |
KS | 04-31362 |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.
Additional Information
- Refer to Part B
- Order Durable Medical Equipment
- Refer to Home Health Agency
- Order Power Mobility Devices
STEPHEN THORNTON is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HOSPITAL4000 CAMBRIDGE STREET
KANSAS CITY, KS 66160
- UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HOSPITAL4000 CAMBRIDGE STREET
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