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Dr. Lindsay Thornton, MD

Miami, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Thornton, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in Miami, FL?

    Dr. Lindsay Thornton, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, who primarily practices in Miami, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Thornton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thornton’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thornton’s office at (305) 243-5512.

    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 Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, 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:

    • Liver Cancer
    • Cancer Spread to Liver and Bile Duct
    • Childhood Liver Cancer
    • Hepatic Cancer
    • Hepatocellular Carcinoma
    • Metastatic Liver Cancer
    • Secondary Liver Tumor
    • Liver Metastasis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C220: Liver cell carcinoma
    • C787: Secondary malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct

    Also known as:

    • Fluid in Abdomen
    • Liver Disease
    • Ascites
    • Abdominal fluid buildup
    • Peritoneal fluid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R188: Other ascites

    Also known as:

    • Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Multinodular Goiter
    • Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter

    Also known as:

    • Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Benign Thyroid Nodule
    • Solitary Thyroid Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule

    Also known as:

    • Vascular Access Device Management
    • Vascular Access Care
    • Port Management
    • Catheter Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device

    Also known as:

    • Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
    • Enlarged glands in one area
    • Local lymphadenopathy
    • Swollen glands

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes

    What procedures does Dr. Thornton perform?

    As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Thornton 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. 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:

    • Selective Artery Catheter Placement
    • Advanced Catheter Placement in Arteries
    • Artery Catheter Placement
    • Arterial Catheterization
    • Vascular Catheter Placement
    • Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
    • Selective arterial catheterization
    • Complex arterial catheter placement
    • Vascular catheterization
    • Angiography catheter placement
    • Selective Arterial Catheterization
    • Diagnostic Artery Catheter
    • Abdominal Artery Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
    • 36248: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; additional second order, third order, and beyond, abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family (List in addition to code for initial second or third order vessel as appropriate)
    • 36245: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; each first order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family

    Also known as:

    • Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
    • Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
    • Subcutaneous port placement
    • Central line with port

    CPT Codes:

    • 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older

    Also known as:

    • Blood Vessel Blocking for Tumors or Organ Problems
    • Vascular embolization
    • Artery occlusion for tumors
    • Organ ischemia embolization
    • Therapeutic embolization

    CPT Codes:

    • 37243: Vascular embolization or occlusion, inclusive of all radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance necessary to complete the intervention; for tumors, organ ischemia, or infarction

    Also known as:

    • Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
    • Central Line Explant
    • Port-a-Cath Removal
    • Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
    • Tunneled Catheter Extraction

    CPT Codes:

    • 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Central Venous Catheter Insertion
    • Tunneled central line placement
    • Central venous access device insertion
    • Hickman catheter insertion
    • Broviac catheter insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36558: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; age 5 years or older

    Also known as:

    • Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
    • Liver Biopsy (Needle)
    • Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Ultrasound
    • FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
    • Image-Guided Biopsy
    • Fine Needle Aspiration
    • First Lesion Biopsy
    • Percutaneous liver biopsy
    • Needle liver sample
    • Liver tissue biopsy
    • Liver needle aspiration
    • Needle Biopsy with Ultrasound

    CPT Codes:

    • 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
    • 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
    • 10006: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; each additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
    • Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
    • Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
    • Fluid Removal from Belly

    CPT Codes:

    • 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance

    Also known as:

    • Biliary Drainage Catheter Exchange
    • Percutaneous Biliary Catheter Exchange
    • Bile Duct Drain Change
    • Biliary Drain Replacement
    • Bile Duct Catheter Swap

    CPT Codes:

    • 47536: Exchange of biliary drainage catheter (eg, external, internal-external, or conversion of internal-external to external only), percutaneous, including diagnostic cholangiography when performed, imaging guidance (eg, fluoroscopy), and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation

    Also known as:

    • Exchange of Kidney Drainage Catheter
    • Nephrostomy tube exchange
    • Percutaneous nephrostomy catheter change
    • Kidney drainage tube replacement
    • Nephrostogram with catheter exchange

    CPT Codes:

    • 50435: Exchange nephrostomy catheter, percutaneous, including diagnostic nephrostogram and/or ureterogram when performed, imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy) and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation

    Does Dr. Thornton accept my insurance?

    Dr. Thornton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 243-5512 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Thornton accept in Miami, FL?

    Dr. Thornton in Miami, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Thornton's office located?

    Dr. Lindsay Thornton's Primary Practice

    1475 NW 12th Ave

    Miami, FL 33136

    (305) 243-5512

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    Dr. Lindsay Thornton's Practice 2

    4800 NE 20th Ter Ste 201

    Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

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    1475 NW 12th Ave 4th Flr Stem Cell

    Miami, FL 33136

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    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 1013250711.

    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. Lindsay Thornton's specialty?

    Dr. Thornton is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist near Miami, FL. A vascular and interventional radiologist is responsible to diagnose and treat diseases using various imaging modalities, including fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography, and magnetic resonance imaging. Contact Dr. Thornton to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Lindsay Thornton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Thornton is affiliated with Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center 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 Vascular & Interventional Radiologist?

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    Is Lindsay Thornton accepting new patients in Miami, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Lindsay Thornton is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lindsay Thornton offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Thornton's office at (305) 243-5512 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lindsay Thornton?

    Please contact Dr. Thornton's office at (305) 243-5512 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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