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Dr. Debra Thornton

North Olmsted, OH

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Thornton, Podiatrist in North Olmsted, OH?

    Dr. Debra Thornton is a Podiatrist, who primarily practices in North Olmsted, OH with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Thornton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thornton’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thornton’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Thornton speak?

    Dr. Thornton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Thornton treat?

    As a Podiatrist, Dr. Thornton diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Thornton. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Nail Fungus
    • Tinea Infection
    • Onychomycosis
    • Fungal nail infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B351: Tinea unguium

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Peripheral Artery Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Other Circulation Problems
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Diabetic Nerve Damage
    • Diabetic Polyneuropathy
    • Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
    • Diabetic nerve damage
    • Diabetes-related nerve pain
    • Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes
    • Diabetes nerve issues
    • Diabetic nervous system problems
    • Nerve damage from type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Blood Vessel Disease
    • PAD from Diabetes
    • Circulation Problems from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Vascular Complications
    • Diabetes Heart and Blood Vessel Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Circulatory Issues
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
    • E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified
    • E1149: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other diabetic neurological complication
    • E1151: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic peripheral angiopathy without gangrene
    • E1159: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other circulatory complications
    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Plantar wart
    • Warts
    • Foot wart
    • Verruca plantaris

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B070: Plantar wart

    Also known as:

    • Corns and Calluses
    • Hard Skin
    • Foot Calluses
    • Thick Skin Patches

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L84: Corns and callosities

    What procedures does Dr. Thornton perform?

    As a Podiatrist, Dr. Thornton performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Thornton. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Nail Trimming and Cleaning
    • Nail Debridement (1-5 Nails)
    • Therapeutic Nail Debridement
    • Thick Nail Treatment
    • Fungal Nail Care
    • Thick Nail Trimming
    • Fungal Nail Treatment
    • Nail Cleaning Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 11721: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 6 or more
    • 11720: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 1 to 5

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Corns or Calluses
    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Corn or Callus Removal
    • Removal of Multiple Corns or Calluses
    • Corns and Calluses
    • Corn Excision
    • Callus Trimming
    • Hyperkeratotic Lesion Paring
    • Corns and Calluses Treatment
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Paring of Corn
    • Cutting of Callus
    • Hyperkeratotic Lesion Removal
    • Corn paring
    • Callus debridement
    • Hyperkeratotic lesion removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11056: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); 2 to 4 lesions
    • 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
    • 11055: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); single lesion
    • 11057: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); more than 4 lesions

    Also known as:

    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Covering Application
    • Skin Replacement Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area

    Also known as:

    • Routine Nail Trimming
    • Medical Nail Care
    • Podiatric Nail Trimming
    • Foot Nail Clipping
    • Therapeutic Nail Trimming

    CPT Codes:

    • 11719: Trimming of nondystrophic nails, any number

    Also known as:

    • Nail Removal
    • Nail Plate Avulsion
    • Toenail Removal
    • Fingernail Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11730: Avulsion of nail plate, partial or complete, simple; single

    Also known as:

    • Ingrown Toenail Removal
    • Nail Matrix Excision
    • Permanent Nail Removal
    • Deformed Nail Surgery
    • Toenail Avulsion

    CPT Codes:

    • 11750: Excision of nail and nail matrix, partial or complete (eg, ingrown or deformed nail), for permanent removal;

    Also known as:

    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
    • Wound Debridement
    • Unna Boot Application
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Skin Replacement
    • Bioengineered Skin Application
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal
    • Compression Boot Application
    • Unna Paste Bandage
    • Leg Ulcer Dressing

    CPT Codes:

    • 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 29580: Strapping; Unna boot

    Also known as:

    • Application of Short Leg Splint
    • Calf to Foot Splint
    • Lower Leg Splinting
    • Short Leg Immobilization

    CPT Codes:

    • 29515: Application of short leg splint (calf to foot)

    Also known as:

    • Injection for Tendon or Ligament Pain
    • Tendon sheath injection
    • Ligament injection
    • Plantar fascia injection
    • Soft tissue injection for pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 20550: Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar "fascia")

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

    Does Dr. Thornton accept my insurance?

    Dr. Thornton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Thornton accept in North Olmsted, OH?

    Dr. Thornton in North Olmsted, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareSource

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • State of Nevada

    • State of Ohio

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Thornton's office located?

    Dr. Debra Thornton's Primary Practice

    23823 Lorain Rd Ste 280

    North Olmsted, OH 44070

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    Dr. Debra Thornton's Practice 2

    9500 Euclid Ave

    Cleveland, OH 44195

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    What is Dr. Thornton's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Thornton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891874756.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thornton?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thornton

    What is Dr. Debra Thornton's specialty?

    Dr. Thornton is a Podiatrist near North Olmsted, OH. 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. Contact Dr. Thornton to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Debra Thornton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Thornton is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Southwest General Health Center, Fairview Hospital, Hillcrest Hospital, Cleveland Clinic - Lutheran Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Debra Thornton accepting new patients in North Olmsted, OH?

    Yes, Dr. Debra Thornton is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Debra Thornton offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Thornton's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Debra Thornton?

    Please contact Dr. Thornton's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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