# Blakely Nelson Thornton, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/blakely-thornton-md-1225271513
NPI: 1225271513
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Blakely Nelson Thornton, MD is a otolaryngology based in Coushatta, LA practicing at Christus Health West Central Louisiana with NPI 1225271513.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Otolaryngology
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Medical school: LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN SHREVEPORT
- Graduation year: 2009
- NPI: 1225271513 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1225271513))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Christus Health West Central Louisiana
- Address: 1635 Marvel St, Coushatta, LA, 710199022
- Group practice size: 16 members

## Insurance accepted (10 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 17 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Delaware](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-delaware) — 11 plans
- [Humana](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/humana) — 7 plans
- [Highmark BCBS WV](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-wv) — 6 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 4 plans
- [BCBS Louisiana](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/bcbs-louisiana) — 2 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Pennsylvania](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-pennsylvania) — 1 plan
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 1 plan
- [UnitedHealthcare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/unitedhealthcare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Blakely Nelson Thornton, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1225271513).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 18 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $463.

Largest disclosed payer: GENZYME CORPORATION ($264 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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