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- 2121 Line Ave, Shreveport, LA 71104
About Dr. Thornton
Robert S. Thornton, M.D. practices otolaryngology — otology & neurotology in Shreveport, LA. Robert is a 1970 graduate of University of Arkansas College of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Robert provided 1,433 services to 1,008 patients. The services billed most often include removal of impacted ear wax, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851397855.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (318) 226-9441
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2121 LINE AVE
Shreveport, LA 71104
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology 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
Cancer
- Nasopharyngeal cancer
- Oropharyngeal cancer
- Sinonasal cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Skin cancer of the head and neck
Pediatric and congenital
Most searched conditions
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
- Bone-anchored hearing-device placement
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Ear-tube placement
- Eardrum repair
- Mastoid surgery
- Stapes surgery
- Earwax removal
Endocrine Surgery
Facial plastic and reconstructive
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Parathyroid surgery
- Submandibular gland removal
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Transoral robotic surgery
- Voice-box removal
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parotid gland surgery
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
- Balloon sinus dilation
- Endoscopic sinus surgery
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Nasal-polyp removal
- Reduction of a broken nose
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate reduction
- Rhinoplasty
Office diagnosis
- Balance and vestibular testing
- ENT consultation
- Fine-needle aspiration of a neck mass
- Flexible laryngoscopy
- Hearing test
- Nasal endoscopy
- Rigid laryngoscopy
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Most searched procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,433 services · 1,008 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
303 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology — Otology &… |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology — Otology &… |
| Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens | Treatment | 95165 |
155 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology — Otology &… |
| Professional service for single injection of allergen | Treatment | 95115 |
106 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology — Otology &… |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
43 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | Drug given | J0702 |
104 | Too few peers to compare |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
261 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology — Otology &… |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
224 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology — Otology &… |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
143 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology — Otology &… |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
29 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology — Otology &… |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at University of Arkansas College of Medicine 3
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 8 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1970 at University of Arkansas College of Medicine 5
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax 3
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Robert S. Thornton specialize in?
Robert S. Thornton is an ENT doctor in Shreveport, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology — Otology & Neurotology”.
NPI registry
Where is Robert S. Thornton located?
Robert S. Thornton is listed at 2121 Line Ave, Shreveport, LA 71104. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Robert S. Thornton's phone number?
The number on file is (318) 226-9441. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Robert S. Thornton?
Robert S. Thornton's National Provider Identifier is 1851397855. 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 Robert S. Thornton train?
Robert S. Thornton attended University of Arkansas College of Medicine, graduating in 1970. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Robert S. Thornton have?
Robert S. Thornton has 56 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1970, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Robert S. Thornton do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Robert S. Thornton performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax and diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope; provides treatments such as professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens and professional service for single injection of allergen, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Robert S. Thornton's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Robert S. Thornton. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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