Physician Profile
Sarah E. Thornton, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Thornton
Sarah E. Thornton, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Philadelphia, PA. Sarah is a 2016 graduate of Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. According to Medicare claims data, Sarah cared for 914 Medicare patients across 1,378 services. The services billed most often include exam of visual field with extended testing, established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more, and imaging of optic nerve.
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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
- (215) 928-3130
- Email not available
Practice Locations
840 WALNUT ST STE 930
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,378 services · 914 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
380 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
266 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion | Treatment | 92060 |
146 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of retinal and optic nerve function | Treatment | 92273 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of retinal and optic nerve function targeting multiple separate locations | Treatment | 92274 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
377 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
105 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
59 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
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 eye doctors at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
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 — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Philadelphia 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2016 at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Exam of visual field with extended testing 8
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Sarah E. Thornton's specialty?
Sarah E. Thornton is an eye doctor in Philadelphia, PA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Sarah E. Thornton?
Sarah E. Thornton is listed at 840 Walnut St Ste 930, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Sarah E. Thornton?
The number on file is (215) 928-3130. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Sarah E. Thornton's NPI number?
Sarah E. Thornton's National Provider Identifier is 1316393994. 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 Sarah E. Thornton's education?
Sarah E. Thornton attended Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, graduating in 2016. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Sarah E. Thornton been practicing?
Sarah E. Thornton has 10 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2016, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Sarah E. Thornton known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Sarah E. Thornton 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
Has Sarah E. Thornton confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Sarah E. Thornton. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.