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- 7115 Greenville Ave, Ste 310, Dallas, TX 75231
About Dr. Thornton
Based in Dallas, TX, Steven J. Thornton, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopaedic sports medicine. Steven graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 1998. Steven is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows Steven provided 4,232 services to 1,122 patients. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1619924529 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (214) 265-3200
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
7115 GREENVILLE AVE STE 310
Dallas, TX 75231
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Sports Medicine 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
Pain
Most searched conditions
Ankle & Foot
Bone
Bone & Joint
Core & Hip
Elbow
Foot & Ankle
Hand & Wrist
Head & Spine
Hip
Hip & Groin
Joint
Joints
Knee
- Baker's Cyst
- Chondromalacia
- Jumper's knee
- Knee collateral ligament injury
- Patellar instability and dislocation
- Patellofemoral pain syndrome
- PCL tear
- Plica Syndrome
- Water On The Knee
Knee & Hip
Leg
Muscle & Tendon
Pediatric & Teen Sports
Shoulder
- Broken collarbone
- Clavicle pain
- Dead arm syndrome
- Frozen shoulder
- Separated Shoulder
- Shoulder impingement
- Shoulder instability and dislocation
- Shoulder Labrum Tear
Shoulder & Arm
Spine & Back
Procedures & services
Injections
- Joint injection or aspiration
- Bone Marrow Aspirate Injection
- Knee Joint Injection
- Knee Joint Injections
- Trigger-point injection
- Ultrasound-guided injection
Orthopedics
Most searched procedures
Diagnostics
Evaluation
Non-Surgical Treatment
Procedures
Regenerative Medicine
Surgery
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Bicep tendon repair
- Bursa Removal
- Cartilage restoration
- Collarbone fracture surgery
- Elbow Scope
- Exertional compartment syndrome release
- Hamstring repair surgery
- High Ankle Sprain Surgery
- Hip arthroscopy
- Hip labrum repair
- Knee arthroscopy
- Kneecap Stabilization Surgery
- MCL repair
- Meniscus repair
- Microfracture Knee Surgery
- Open reduction and internal fixation
- PCL Reconstruction
- Peroneal Tendon Repair
- Rotator cuff repair
- Separated shoulder surgery
- Shoulder arthroscopy
- Shoulder labrum repair
- Shoulder replacement
- Shoulder stabilization surgery
- Sports hernia surgery
- Stiff Big Toe Surgery
- Tennis Elbow Surgery
- Thumb Ligament Repair
Therapy & Devices
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,232 services · 1,122 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
215 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20606 |
23 | Too few peers to compare |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
128 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
95 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
42 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views | Imaging | 72110 |
42 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine |
| X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73080 |
35 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine |
| Mri scan of leg joint without contrast | Imaging | 73721 |
27 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine |
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 orthopaedic sports medicines at this location 1
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 orthopaedic sports medicines in Dallas 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Mississippi School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1998 at University of Mississippi School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Steven J. Thornton's specialty?
Steven J. Thornton is an orthopaedic sports medicine in Dallas, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Steven J. Thornton?
Steven J. Thornton is listed at 7115 Greenville Ave Ste 310, Dallas, TX 75231. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Steven J. Thornton?
The number on file is (214) 265-3200. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Steven J. Thornton?
Steven J. Thornton's National Provider Identifier is 1619924529. 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 Steven J. Thornton's education?
Steven J. Thornton attended University of Mississippi School of Medicine, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Steven J. Thornton have?
Steven J. Thornton has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Steven J. Thornton known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Steven J. Thornton performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance and aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 4 or more views and x-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Steven J. Thornton's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Steven J. Thornton. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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