Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Thornton, Family Medicine Specialist in Taylor, MI?
What languages does Dr. Thornton speak?
Dr. Thornton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Thornton typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, 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. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- PSA Test
- Prostate Exam
- Prostate Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Thornton typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Thornton may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Thornton's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Thornton accept my insurance?
Dr. Thornton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (313) 295-3388 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Thornton accept in Taylor, MI?
Dr. Thornton in Taylor, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Henry Ford Health System
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of Michigan
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Thornton's office located?
Dr. Christopher Thornton's Primary Practice
9340 Telegraph Rd
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-3388
What hospitals are Dr. Thornton affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Thornton has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Thornton's NPI number?A 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 1760969638.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thornton?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thornton