
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. 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 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 as a 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 a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist like Dr. Thorne typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
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:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
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
What procedures does a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist like Dr. Thorne typically perform?
As a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Christine Thorne may include:
- Preventive Medicine Consultation
- Preventive Medicine Follow Up
- Public Health Consultation
- Public Health Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Thorne's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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 Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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
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.
What does a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist do?
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.
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, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Palomar Medical Center Escondido 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
When to see a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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