Dr. Byron L Thornton

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 15+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Byron L Thornton, MD, is an Internal Medicine specialist in Saint Joseph, Missouri. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2009, having over 15 years of diverse experience, especially in Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Cameron Regional Medical Center, Liberty Hospital, Heartland Regional Medical Center. Dr. Byron L Thornton also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Heartland Regional Medical Center. Dr. Byron L Thornton accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (816) 671-4800 to request Dr. Byron L Thornton the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 901 Heartland Rd
Ste. 3800 Specialists Of Internal Medicine
Saint Joseph, MO 64506-6201

Phone 1: (816) 671-4800

Fax: (816) 233-4021
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Byron L Thornton
Gender Male
PECOS ID 1456515667
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Internal Medicine (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 15 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Byron L Thornton graduated from medical school in 2009.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1215179346
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, April 6, 2009
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Byron L Thornton

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Byron L Thornton has been primarily specialized in Internal Medicine for over 15 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Heartland Regional Medical Center


Practice Locations

901 Heartland Rd
Ste. 3800 Specialists Of Internal Medicine
Saint Joseph, MO 64506-6201

Phone: (816) 671-4800
Fax: (816) 233-4021
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


5202 Faraon St
Saint Joseph, MO 64506-3840
Phone: (816) 271-1067
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


5325 Faraon St
Saint Joseph, MO 64506-3488
Phone: (816) 271-6406
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


5210 N Belt Hwy
Entrance B Mosaic Life Care
Saint Joseph, MO 64506-3488

Phone: (816) 271-1330
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, November 17, 2016, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, February 17, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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