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Dr. Christine Thorne, MD

Dr. Christine Thorne, MD

San Diego, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Thorne, Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Christine Thorne, MD is a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Preventative Medicine. Dr. Thorne graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle. Dr. Thorne is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thorne’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thorne’s office at (619) 471-9260.

    Where did Dr. Thorne go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle | UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego | Primary Care Physician

    Is Dr. Thorne board certified in Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Christine Thorne, MD is board certified by the American Board of Preventative Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Thorne speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Thorne treat?

    As a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist, Dr. Thorne 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. Thorne. 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:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
    • B Vitamins
    • Malnutrition
    • Specific B Vitamin Shortage
    • Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
    • Rare B Vitamin Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins

    Also known as:

    • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
    • Health Screening
    • STD screening
    • Sexual health check
    • Venereal disease test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Other Health Condition
    • Unspecified Health Issue
    • General Health Concern
    • Other Medical Condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z789: Other specified health status

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Lack of Physical Activity
    • Healthy Eating & Physical Activity for Life
    • Sedentary lifestyle
    • Physical inactivity
    • Insufficient exercise

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z723: Lack of physical exercise

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Thorne perform as a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist?

    As a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Christine Thorne may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Thorne's office.

    Does Dr. Thorne accept my insurance?

    Dr. Thorne accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 471-9260 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Thorne accept in San Diego, CA?

    Dr. Thorne in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Scripps Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Thorne's office located?

    Dr. Christine Thorne's Primary Practice

    200 W Arbor Dr

    San Diego, CA 92103

    (619) 471-9260

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    Dr. Christine Thorne's Practice 2

    330 Lewis St Ste 400

    San Diego, CA 92103

    (619) 471-9260

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

    Dr. Thorne's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003251901.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thorne?

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

    What is Dr. Christine Thorne's specialty?

    Dr. Thorne is a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist near San Diego, CA. Public health and general preventive medicine emphasize the promotion of health, disease prevention, and the management of community health for specific populations. Practitioners in this field integrate population-based public health expertise with an understanding of clinical practices aimed at primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention across diverse settings. Contact Dr. Thorne to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christine Thorne affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Thorne is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health 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 Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Christine Thorne accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Christine Thorne is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christine Thorne offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Thorne's office at (619) 471-9260 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christine Thorne?

    Please contact Dr. Thorne's office at (619) 471-9260 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christine Thorne have?

    Dr. Christine Thorne is certified by the American Board of Preventative Medicine.

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