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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Thornton, Anesthesiologist in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Tiffany Thornton, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Thornton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thornton’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thornton’s office at (520) 448-9490.
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 Anesthesiologist, 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:
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Cataract
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
Also known as:
- Deformity of Reconstructed Breast
- Uneven Reconstructed Breasts
- Breast Disease
- Breast Reconstruction
- Misshapen reconstructed breast
- Breast implant deformity
- Abnormal breast reconstruction shape
- Breast implant disproportion
- Asymmetrical reconstructed breasts
- Reconstructed breast imbalance
ICD-10 Codes:
- N650: Deformity of reconstructed breast
- N651: Disproportion of reconstructed breast
Also known as:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Hemorrhoids
- Piles
- Anal veins
- Swollen rectal veins
ICD-10 Codes:
- K648: Other hemorrhoids
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
Which procedures does Dr. Thornton perform as a Anesthesiologist?
As a Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Tiffany Thornton may include:
- Airway Management
- Anesthesia Consultation
- Anti-Ischemic Therapy
- Anti-Viral Therapy
- Arterial Blood Gas Sampling
- Balloon Pump
- Critical Care Anesthesia
- Endotracheal Intubation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Thornton's office.
Does Dr. Thornton accept my insurance?
Dr. Thornton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (520) 448-9490 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Thornton accept in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Thornton in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
AmeriBen
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Employee Benefit Management Services (EBMS)
Express Scripts
UnitedHealthcare
WellPoint
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Where is Dr. Thornton's office located?
Dr. Tiffany Thornton's Primary Practice
5780 N Swan Rd Ste 180
Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 448-9490
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 1689936296.
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. Tiffany Thornton's specialty?
Dr. Thornton is a Anesthesiologist near Tucson, AZ. A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer. Contact Dr. Thornton to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Tiffany Thornton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Thornton is affiliated with Banner - University Medical Center Tucson which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Anesthesiologist?
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Is Tiffany Thornton accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Tiffany Thornton is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tiffany Thornton offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Thornton's office at (520) 448-9490 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tiffany Thornton?
Please contact Dr. Thornton's office at (520) 448-9490 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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