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Rick Thornton, DPM
Podiatrist in Huntsville, AL · enumerated 2007.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1518162858
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Rick Thornton
Credential DPM
Sex Male
Practice address 1060 Grandview Blvd, Suite 623, Huntsville, AL, 35824
Phone (312) 752-7713
Enumeration date Jun 18, 2007
Last updated in NPPES Jan 9, 2023
Taxonomy & licenses
213E00000X Podiatrist Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers · License 016005314 (IL) Secondary
DPM · Doctor of Podiatric Medicine: A physician specializing in medical and surgical care of the foot and ankle.
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Other identifiers
| Identifier | Type | State | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 510-49599 | Other | AL | BCBSAL |
| 112600 | Medicaid | AL | - |
| 06-1763397 | Other | IL | TAX ID # |
| 01636612 | Other | IL | BCBS PROVIDER # |
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NPI number for Rick Thornton?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Rick Thornton is 1518162858, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Rick Thornton practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Huntsville, AL. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2023-01-09.