Physician Profile
Christopher O. Thornton, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Thornton
Christopher O. Thornton, MD practices diagnostic radiology in Saint Louis, MO. Christopher is a 1994 graduate of University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Christopher cared for 3,857 Medicare patients across 3,892 services. The services billed most often include dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine, dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine, and screening mammography.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (314) 362-7200
- Email not available
Practice Locations
510 S KINGSHIGHWAY BLVD DEPT RADIOLOGY
Saint Louis, MO 63110
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
- Uterine fibroids
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
Breast Imaging
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,892 services · 3,857 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis | Procedure | 38222 |
59 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine | Imaging | 77080 |
579 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine | Imaging | 77080 |
386 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Screening mammography | Imaging | 77067 |
312 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Screening 3d breast mammography | Imaging | 77063 |
311 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen | Imaging | 76705 |
255 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Screening mammography | Imaging | 77067 |
253 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Screening 3d breast mammography | Imaging | 77063 |
253 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | Imaging | 76770 |
235 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | Imaging | 76536 |
177 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other radiologists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 6
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 28 related providers in 4 groups
Other radiologists in Saint Louis 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1994 at University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis 8
Providers in MO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Thornton's specialty?
Dr. Thornton is a radiologist in Saint Louis, MO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Thornton?
Dr. Thornton is listed at 510 S Kingshighway Blvd Dept Radiology, Saint Louis, MO 63110. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Thornton?
The number on file is (314) 362-7200. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Thornton's NPI number?
Dr. Thornton's National Provider Identifier is 1093829970. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Thornton's medical education?
Dr. Thornton attended University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine, graduating in 1994. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Thornton been practicing?
Dr. Thornton has 32 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1994, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Thornton known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Thornton performs procedures including biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis; reads or performs imaging such as dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine and screening mammography; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes and complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Thornton confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Thornton. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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