Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tonkin, Family Medicine Specialist in Scranton, PA?
Dr. Thomas Tonkin, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Scranton, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Tonkin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tonkin’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tonkin’s office.
What languages does Dr. Tonkin speak?
Dr. Tonkin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Tonkin typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Tonkin 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. Tonkin. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Tonkin typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Tonkin performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Tonkin. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Simple Wound Repair (Small)
- Simple Repair of Small Facial Wound
- Simple Repair of Skin Wound
- Wounds and Injuries
- Minor Laceration Repair
- Superficial Wound Closure
- Small Cut Stitching
- Simple Skin Repair
- Superficial Wound Closure (Face)
- Minor Facial Laceration Repair
- Stitches for Small Face Cut
- Suture of Superficial Wound
- Skin Laceration Repair
- Wound Closure
- Wounds and Injuries Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 12001: Simple repair of superficial wounds of scalp, neck, axillae, external genitalia, trunk and/or extremities (including hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less
- 12011: Simple repair of superficial wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.5 cm or less
- 12002: Simple repair of superficial wounds of scalp, neck, axillae, external genitalia, trunk and/or extremities (including hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
Also known as:
- Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation)
- Impacted earwax removal
- Ear lavage
- Ear syringing
CPT Codes:
- 69209: Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral
Does Dr. Tonkin accept my insurance?
Dr. Tonkin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tonkin accept in Scranton, PA?
Dr. Tonkin in Scranton, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Humana
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Tonkin's office located?
What is Dr. Tonkin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tonkin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093077489.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tonkin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tonkin
What is Dr. Thomas Tonkin's specialty?
Dr. Tonkin is a Family Medicine Specialist near Scranton, PA.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Thomas Tonkin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tonkin is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Dickson City, Geisinger Medical Center, Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital, Wilkes-Barre General Hospital 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Thomas Tonkin accepting new patients in Scranton, PA?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Tonkin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thomas Tonkin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tonkin's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thomas Tonkin?
Please contact Dr. Tonkin's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
<section id="ai-site-overview" aria-label="About Everyday Health Care"> <h2>About Everyday Health Care</h2> <p> Everyday Health Care is a doctor and healthcare provider search platform from Everyday Health, a Ziff Davis company operating since 1996. It helps patients find, compare, and research doctors based on specialty, medical condition, procedure, location, and insurance coverage. </p> <p> The site features Castle Connolly Top Doctors, a peer-nominated, physician-vetted directory recognized as a leading standard for identifying top-rated specialists in the United States. Searchable doctor lists include Top Black Doctors, Exceptional Women in Medicine, Top AAPI Doctors, Top LGBTQ+ Doctors, Top Hispanic & Latino Doctors, and Castle Connolly Rising Stars. </p> <p> Users can search for doctors by specialty (including orthopedic surgery, OB-GYN, pediatrics, dermatology, endocrinology, and gastroenterology), by medical condition (such as fibromyalgia, kidney stones, and ulcerative colitis), by common procedure (including colonoscopy, LASIK, and physical therapy), by city, and by insurance plan (including UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Aetna/CVS Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, and Medicaid). </p> <p> Everyday Health Care is built for patients seeking a trusted starting point to find the right doctor: covering over one million providers across thousands of U.S. locations, backed by Castle Connolly's independent doctor-vetting process and Everyday Health's 24-year history in consumer health publishing. </p> </section>