Dr. Linda M Thornton
Podiatry in Cranston, Rhode Island
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 38+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Linda M Thornton, DPM, is a Podiatry specialist in Cranston, Rhode Island. She attended and graduated from California College Podiatric Medicine in 1986, having over 38 years of diverse experience, especially in Podiatry. She is affiliated with many hospitals including St Joseph Health Services Of Ri. Dr. Linda M Thornton accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (401) 946-1155 to request Dr. Linda M Thornton the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Linda M Thornton |
Professional Name |
Linda Marie Mcateer |
Gender |
Female |
PECOS ID |
7810950045 |
Sole Proprietor |
Yes - She owns an unincorporated business by herself. |
Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Podiatry (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 38 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)
help Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
A Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of foot disorders, diseases and injuries. A DPM makes independent judgments and performs or orders all necessary diagnostic tests. They perform surgery; administer medications, including DEA-restricted medications; and prescribe physical therapy regimens.
Education and Training
- Dr. Linda M Thornton attended and graduated from California College Podiatric Medicine in 1986.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1881771186
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, November 1, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Sunday, July 8, 2007
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Linda M Thornton
Medical Licenses
Dr. Linda M Thornton has been primarily specialized in Podiatrist for over 38 years of experience.
Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers / Podiatrist
click for detail Podiatrist A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy.
| 236 | Rhode Island |
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| North Providence, Rhode Island | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Practice Locations
1536 Cranston St
Cranston, RI 02920-5264
Phone: (401) 946-1155
Fax: (401) 942-2303
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Sunday, July 8, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
Update Data guide.
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