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Dr. Scott Christopher Thornton, MD
NPI1750351995
- Medicare services, 2023
- 249
- Part D claims, 2023
- 110
- Publications
- 1
- MIPS score, 2024
- 100
- Industry payments
- $37,657
- Practice address
- 4920 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06606
- Practice phone
- Call (203) 371-2986
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
The Surgical Center of Connecticut
Surgery Center - Medicare-Certified · Bridgeport, Connecticut
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Dr. Scott Christopher Thornton is a colorectal surgeon in Bridgeport, Connecticut
Dr. Thornton practices at The Surgical Center of Connecticut in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Dr. Thornton's NPI, 1750351995, was assigned on January 23, 2006. Dr. Thornton graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1986. Dr. Thornton's Connecticut license number on file is 030110.
NPI and contact details
- NPI
- 1750351995NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- NPI enumeration date
- January 23, 2006
- NPI status
- Active
- Practice phone
- (203) 371-2986
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 66
- Medical school graduation
- 1986
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. Scott Christopher Thornton practices at The Surgical Center of Connecticut in Bridgeport, Connecticut
Dr. Thornton's primary practice is The Surgical Center of Connecticut, at 4920 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06606. The practice phone is (203) 371-2986.
- The Surgical Center of Connecticut4920 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06606Phone(203) 371-2986
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. Scott Christopher Thornton is affiliated with 2 sites of care and 1 medical group
Dr. Thornton's primary practice is The Surgical Center of Connecticut in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The medical group on file is Northeast Medical Group. Dmand AI also links Dr. Thornton to 1 more group practice or clinic, named with a free account.
The Surgical Center of ConnecticutPrimary
Sources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Scott Christopher Thornton's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Thornton practices, 2 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| The Surgical Center of Connecticut | Available with a free account |
| +1 more affiliated site | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Scott Christopher Thornton is one of 47 colorectal surgeons in Connecticut
Colon and rectal surgery is Dr. Thornton's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 208C00000X. Dr. Thornton is board certified in colon & rectal surgery by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. Dmand AI has Dr. Thornton's licenses on file in 2 states: Connecticut and New Jersey.
Specialties and state licenses
- Colon and rectal surgery, ConnecticutPrimary
- New Jersey license
Clinical focus
Dmand AI lists abdominal adhesion surgery, colonoscopy, colon removal, gastrointestinal bleeding, gastrointestinal obstruction and hemorrhoids among the conditions Dr. Thornton treats.
Colorectal surgeons near Dr. Thornton
Counts of colorectal surgeons with a Dmand AI profile, by place and practice. Each opens the list.
47colorectal surgeons in Connecticut
3colorectal surgeons in Bridgeport
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Scott Christopher Thornton billed Medicare for 249 services in 2023
CMS data shows 249 Medicare services from Dr. Thornton across 6 procedure codes in 2023. Medicare paid $28,005 for them.
Medicare services, 2023249
Paid by Medicare$28,005
Procedure codes6
Dr. Thornton's Medicare services by type, 2022 to 2023
- 2022
- 2023
- Office and hospital visits
- 2022: 2242023: 14237%
- Surgery
- 2022: 1232023: 9622%
- Other services
- 2022: 02023: 11
Where Dr. Thornton's Medicare services took place, 2023
- In an office23896%
- In a facility114%
Dr. Thornton compared with the Connecticut median for colorectal surgeons, 2023
- Dr. Thornton
- Connecticut median
- Medicare services
- 249vs 15561% above
- Part D claims
- 110vs 7155% above
Medians across 47 colorectal surgeons in Connecticut with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Thornton's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2023
CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.
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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Scott Christopher Thornton's patients have a median age of 67
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Thornton's median patient age at 67, with 33% women.
Dr. Thornton's patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 67
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women33%
- Men67%
Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data
Dr. Scott Christopher Thornton wrote 110 Medicare Part D claims in 2023
In 2023, Dr. Thornton wrote 110 Medicare Part D claims. They cover 4 drugs, with $14,160 in total drug cost. In 2022, CMS named 74 claims across 3 drugs.
Part D claims, 2023110
Drugs named by CMS4
Total drug cost$14,160
Dr. Thornton's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2023
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2022 to 2023
- 2022
- 2023
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2022: 742023: 11049%
Drugs named by CMS: 4 in 2023, 3 in 2022.
Source: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026
Dr. Scott Christopher Thornton scored 100 out of 100 in Medicare's MIPS program for 2024
CMS publishes a Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) score of 100 out of 100 for Dr. Thornton for performance year 2024, reported through an alternative payment model (APM).
Dr. Thornton's MIPS scores, performance year 2024
- 100of 100Final score
- 86.5of 100Quality
- 100of 100Promoting Interoperability
- 40of 100Improvement Activities
Each score is out of 100. The final score weighs the categories CMS scored for this clinician.
Source: Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS), 2024 data, released September 10, 2026
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Dr. Scott Christopher Thornton has 1 publication on record
Dmand AI links 1 paper to Dr. Thornton. Dr. Thornton's most frequent co-author is Marcella W. Bradway, MD.
Papers1
Dr. Thornton's most frequent co-authors
Recent publications by Dr. Thornton
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Dr. Scott Christopher Thornton received $37,657 in industry payments from 2016 to 2022
CMS Open Payments shows 77 general payments to Dr. Thornton from 15 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2022. Speaker and faculty fees make up the largest share, 83% of the total. Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation paid the most, $36,902.
General payments to Dr. Thornton by program year, 2016 to 2022
General payments to Dr. Thornton by kind, 2016 to 2022
$37.7Kin total
- Speaker and faculty fees$31,11083%
- Travel and lodging$4,83413%
- Food and beverage$1,4974%
- Gifts$1600%
- Education$570%
Companies that paid Dr. Thornton the most, 2016 to 2022
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Scott Christopher Thornton has 8 awards and honors on record
Dmand AI lists 8 awards for Dr. Thornton, most recently Greenwich Magazine in 2014.
Awards and honors for Dr. Thornton
- 2014
- Greenwich Magazine
- Top Doctors: New York Metro Area
- 2012
- ACS Fellow
- New Canaan-Darien Magazine
- Stamford Magazine
- Westport Magazine
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Scott Christopher Thornton graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Dr. Thornton graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1986. Dr. Thornton is a member of ACS.
- Medical school
- Board certified in colon & rectal surgery
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Scott Christopher Thornton accepts plans from 1 insurance carrier
Dr. Thornton is in network with 1 carrier, including Cigna. HMO plans come from the most carriers, 1. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- Cigna
Plan types Dr. Thornton accepts, by number of carriers
- HMO1
- Medicare1
- PPO1
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. Scott Christopher Thornton's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | Dmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data |
| Medicare services and procedure codes | Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| State medians for the same specialty | Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel Data |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentiles | Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Publications, topics and co-authors | PubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Awards and committee roles | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Insurance carriers and plan types | Dmand AI Insurance Network Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Scott Christopher Thornton's NPI number?
Dr. Scott Christopher Thornton's NPI number is 1750351995. It was assigned on January 23, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Scott Christopher Thornton?
Dr. Scott Christopher Thornton is a colorectal surgeon in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician (taxonomy code 208C00000X).
Where does Dr. Scott Christopher Thornton practice?
Dr. Thornton practices at 4920 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06606. Dr. Thornton's primary practice is The Surgical Center of Connecticut in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Dmand AI also links Dr. Thornton to 1 group practice or clinic.
What is Dr. Scott Christopher Thornton's office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Thornton is (203) 371-2986.
What is Dr. Scott Christopher Thornton's medical license number?
Dr. Thornton's Connecticut license number on file is 030110, one of the licenses on file in 2 states.
Which states has Dr. Scott Christopher Thornton been licensed in?
Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. Thornton in Connecticut (1989 to 2024) and New Jersey (1991 to 1993).
What medical group is Dr. Scott Christopher Thornton part of?
Dr. Thornton is linked to Northeast Medical Group.
Does Dr. Scott Christopher Thornton accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Thornton billed Medicare for 249 services in 2023.
What is Dr. Scott Christopher Thornton's MIPS score?
Dr. Thornton's MIPS final score for performance year 2024 is 100 out of 100, reported through an alternative payment model (APM).
Is Dr. Scott Christopher Thornton board certified?
Yes. Dr. Thornton is board certified in colon & rectal surgery by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery.
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What services does Dr. Scott Christopher Thornton bill to Medicare?
In 2023, Dr. Thornton's most billed Medicare services were office visit, established patient (99213), surgery: digestive system (46221) and office visit, new patient (99202).
Where did Dr. Scott Christopher Thornton go to medical school?
Dr. Thornton graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1986.
What drugs does Dr. Scott Christopher Thornton prescribe most?
In 2023 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Thornton's most prescribed drugs by claims were Clenpiq, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen and Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf.
Has Dr. Scott Christopher Thornton received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $37,657 in general payments to Dr. Thornton from 15 companies from 2016 to 2022. The largest total came from Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation.
How long has Dr. Scott Christopher Thornton been practicing?
Dr. Thornton graduated from medical school in 1986, 40 years ago.
Does Dr. Scott Christopher Thornton do research?
Dmand AI links 1 publication to Dr. Thornton.
Who does Dr. Scott Christopher Thornton publish with?
Dr. Thornton's most frequent co-authors are Marcella W. Bradway, MD (1 shared paper).
What insurance does Dr. Scott Christopher Thornton accept?
Dr. Thornton is in network with 1 carrier, including Cigna. HMO plans come from the most carriers, 1. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
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