Dr. Joseph J Thornton
Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery in Newark, Delaware
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 23+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Joseph J Thornton, MD, is a Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery specialist in Newark, Delaware. He attended and graduated from University Of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine in 2001, having over 23 years of diverse experience, especially in Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Beebe Medical Center, Christiana Care Health Services Inc., Union Hospital Of Cecil County. Dr. Joseph J Thornton also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Joseph J. Thornton, M.D. P.A. Dr. Joseph J Thornton accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (302) 355-0055 to request Dr. Joseph J Thornton the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Joseph J Thornton |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
8426141029 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery (primary specialty)
- Hand Surgery
Experience
- Over 23 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Joseph J Thornton attended and graduated from University Of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine in 2001.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1326242744
- NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, June 11, 2007
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, December 27, 2016
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He 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 - He does 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 - He 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 - He 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. Joseph J Thornton
Medical Licenses
Dr. Joseph J Thornton has been primarily specialized in Plastic Surgery for over 23 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Plastic Surgery
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| C1-0008322 | Delaware |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Lewes, Delaware | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Newark, Delaware | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Elkton, Maryland | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Joseph J. Thornton, M.D. P.A
| Joseph J. Thornton, M.D. P.A | |
Practice Locations
774 Christiana Rd
Ste 101
Newark, DE 19713-4248
Phone: (302) 355-0055
Fax: (302) 709-6161
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
Tuesday, December 27, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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