Provider Profile
Jessica A. Thornton, OD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Thornton
Listed in the NPI registry as an optometrist, Jessica A. Thornton, OD practices in Anchorage, AK. Jessica graduated from Pacific University - College of Optometry in 2018. Medicare claims data shows Jessica provided 702 services to 675 patients. The services billed most often include exam of visual field with extended testing, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and imaging of optic nerve. NPI 1962983155 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (907) 272-2557
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1345 W 9TH AVE
Anchorage, AK 99501
1700 E Parks Hwy Ste 300
Wasilla, AK 99654
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry 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
Most searched conditions
- Astigmatism
- Dry eye
- Nearsightedness
- Pink eye
- Presbyopia
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
- Keratoconus
- Pterygium
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
- Retinal Tear Symptoms
Eye infections
- Corneal ulcer
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
- Corneal abrasion
- Foreign Object in Eye
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
- Blepharitis
- Drooping eyelid
- Eye Twitching
- Stye
Eyelid issues
- Chalazion
- Ectropion
- Entropion
- Eyelash Lice or Dandruff
Pediatric eye conditions
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
- Blocked tear duct
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
- Stye Removal
General exams
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Minor procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Placement
- Tear Duct Plugs
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
- Emergency Eye Care
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
702 services · 675 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
119 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
115 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
94 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
91 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
59 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
46 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
115 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
38 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
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 optometrists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other optometrists in Anchorage 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Pacific University - College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2018 at Pacific University - College of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 7
Providers in AK who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Thornton specialize in?
Dr. Thornton is an optometrist in Anchorage, AK. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Thornton located?
Dr. Thornton is listed at 1345 W 9Th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Thornton's phone number?
The number on file is (907) 272-2557. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Thornton?
Dr. Thornton's National Provider Identifier is 1962983155. 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
Where did Dr. Thornton go to medical school?
Dr. Thornton attended Pacific University - College of Optometry, graduating in 2018. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Thornton have?
Dr. Thornton has 8 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2018, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Thornton do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Thornton performs imaging including ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as exam of visual field with extended testing and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Thornton's profile verified?
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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