NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Dentistry NPI 1679077978 DMD
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Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Dentistry in Alton, Illinois.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 12,413 in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Dentistry, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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What the federal data shows
Charles Thornton, DMD is an Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Dentistry in Alton, Illinois, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry.
- #71
- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Dentistry rank among Illinois specialties
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1679077978 · Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Dentistry
NPI-10 · ENUM-RECENT · TAX-MID · RX-NONE · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1679077978
- ENUM-RECENT 2018
- TAX-MID 12K Orthodontics and
- RX-NONE No Part D
- BOOK-THIN 387 in Illinois
- PHOTO-ENUM Sarah McKee · 2018
What does the federal data show about Charles Thornton, DMD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Dentistry
Specialty distribution in Illinois
How Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Dentistry compares to other specialties among Illinois providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Dentistry. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1679077978 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Dentistry |
| Credentials | DMD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/21/2018 |
License & disciplinary context - Illinois IDFPR 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Charles Thornton, DMD. To verify Charles Thornton, DMD's current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases
IDFPR publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
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Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Dentistry Overview
How Charles Thornton, DMD fits within the Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Dentistry landscape nationally.
12,413
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Dentistry Providers in US
54
States with Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Dentistry
48
Avg Claims per Provider
Nationwide Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Dentistry peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Thornton, both outside Illinois so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2018)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Dentistry Providers in Illinois
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Illinois, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Thornton.
One of 387 Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Dentistry providers enrolled in Illinois, 5 are shown here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles Thornton, DMD's specialty? ▼
Charles Thornton, DMD specializes in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Dentistry and practices in Alton, Illinois. Credentials: DMD.
Where is Charles Thornton, DMD located? ▼
Charles Thornton, DMD is located at 2800 COLLEGE AVE BLDG 286, Alton, IL, 62002. Phone: (618) 474-7119.
What is Charles Thornton, DMD's NPI number? ▼
Charles Thornton, DMD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679077978, issued on 03/21/2018.
How many Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Dentistry providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 12,413 Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Dentistry providers across 54 states in the US. The average Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Dentistry provider writes 48 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Charles Thornton, DMD accept Medicare? ▼
Charles Thornton, DMD appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Charles Thornton, DMD's credentials? ▼
Charles Thornton, DMD's NPI is 1679077978 with credentials DMD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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