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Dr. Lori Thompson, MD
Asheville, NC
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Thompson, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist in Asheville, NC?
Dr. Lori Thompson, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Asheville, NC with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Thompson graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans and completed her residency at Nebraska Medical Center/Clarkson Regional Health Service Program. Dr. Thompson is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thompson’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thompson’s office at (828) 210-3150.
Where did Dr. Thompson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Nebraska Medical Center/Clarkson Regional Health Service Program
Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans
What languages does Dr. Thompson speak?
Dr. Thompson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Thompson treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Thompson 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. Thompson. 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:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
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:
- COPD
- COPD Flare-Up
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Brain Blood Vessel Disease
- Brain Disease
- Cerebrovascular Disorder
- Brain Circulation Problem
- Brain Vascular Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I679: Cerebrovascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Also known as:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Moderate Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
- Moderate Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Moderate Nutritional Deficiency
- Moderate Underweight
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
- E440: Moderate protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Left Lung Cancer
- Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
Also known as:
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
- Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Which procedures does Dr. Thompson perform as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Lori Thompson may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Thompson's office.
Does Dr. Thompson accept my insurance?
Dr. Thompson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 210-3150 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Thompson accept in Asheville, NC?
Dr. Thompson in Asheville, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
State of North Carolina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Thompson's office located?
Dr. Lori Thompson's Primary Practice
68 Sweeten Creek Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 210-3150
What is Dr. Thompson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Thompson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487607339.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thompson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thompson
What is Dr. Lori Thompson's specialty?
Dr. Thompson is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist near Asheville, NC. A family medicine physician with specialized knowledge and skills is responsible to prevent and alleviate the suffering of patients suffering from life-limiting illnesses. They collaborate with interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team in order to enhance quality of life. They also address physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of both patients and their families throughout the disease journey, the dying process, and beyond. This expert is proficient in assessing patients with advanced illnesses, alleviating distressing symptoms, coordinating patient- and family-centered care across various settings, utilizing specialized care systems such as hospice, managing patients who are nearing the end of life, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care. Contact Dr. Thompson to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Lori Thompson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Thompson is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Lori Thompson accepting new patients in Asheville, NC?
Yes, Dr. Lori Thompson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lori Thompson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Thompson's office at (828) 210-3150 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lori Thompson?
Please contact Dr. Thompson's office at (828) 210-3150 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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