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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Thorn, Infectious Disease Specialist in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Shannon Thorn, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Thorn is fluent in English and Italian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thorn’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thorn’s office at (520) 989-0226.
What languages does Dr. Thorn speak?
Dr. Thorn and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Thorn typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Thorn 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. Thorn. 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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Thorn typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Shannon Thorn may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Thorn's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Thorn accept my insurance?
Dr. Thorn accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (520) 989-0226 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Thorn accept in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Thorn in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HealthRight Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Thorn's office located?
Dr. Shannon Thorn's Primary Practice
2001 W Orange Grove Rd Ste 404
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 989-0226
What is Dr. Thorn's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Thorn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528268075.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thorn?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thorn
What is Dr. Shannon Thorn's specialty?
Dr. Thorn is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Tucson, AZ.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Shannon Thorn affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Thorn is affiliated with Northwest Medical Center - Tucson, Az, Carondelet Holy Cross Hospital & Health Center, Banner - University Medical Center Tucson, Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Shannon Thorn accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Shannon Thorn is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shannon Thorn offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Thorn's office at (520) 989-0226 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shannon Thorn?
Please contact Dr. Thorn's office at (520) 989-0226 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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