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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Thornton, Neurologist in Louisville, KY?
Dr. James Thornton, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Louisville, KY with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. 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 at (502) 895-7265.
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 Neurologist, 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:
- Long-Term Effects of Ischemic Stroke
- Ischemic Stroke
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke complications
- Stroke after-effects
- Residual problems from brain infarction
- Ischemic stroke sequelae
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Blood Clot in Brain
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
- Post-stroke Problems
- Effects of Stroke
- Stroke After-effects
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6930: Unspecified sequelae of cerebral infarction
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I63411: Cerebral infarction due to embolism of right middle cerebral artery
- I63412: Cerebral infarction due to embolism of left middle cerebral artery
- I6381: Other cerebral infarction due to occlusion or stenosis of small artery
- I69398: Other sequelae of cerebral infarction
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Disorientation
- Temporary Confusion
- Delirium
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Mental Confusion
- Loss of Bearings
- Acute Confusion
- Sudden Mental Changes
- Brief Disorientation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R410: Disorientation, unspecified
- R404: Transient alteration of awareness
Also known as:
- Migraine with Aura
- Migraine
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Ataxia
- Movement Disorder
- Loss of Coordination
- Clumsiness
- Balance Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- R270: Ataxia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Aphasia
- Difficulty speaking
- Language impairment
- Loss of speech
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4701: Aphasia
Which procedures does Dr. Thornton perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. James Thornton may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
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 (502) 895-7265 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Thornton accept in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Thornton in Louisville, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Passport Health Plan
State of Kentucky
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Thornton's office located?
Dr. James Thornton's Primary Practice
4003 Kresge Way
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 895-7265
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 1891113486.
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. James Thornton's specialty?
Dr. Thornton is a Neurologist near Louisville, KY.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Thornton to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. James Thornton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Thornton is affiliated with Baptist Health Louisville 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
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Is James Thornton accepting new patients in Louisville, KY?
Yes, Dr. James Thornton is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Thornton offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Thornton's office at (502) 895-7265 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Thornton?
Please contact Dr. Thornton's office at (502) 895-7265 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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