Provider Profile
Linda M. Thornton
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Linda Thornton
Linda M. Thornton practices podiatry in Cranston, RI. Linda is a 1986 graduate of California School of Podiatric Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Linda cared for 842 Medicare patients across 3,292 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, trimming of dystrophic nails, any number, and removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881771186.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (401) 946-1155
- Email not available
Practice Locations
994 RESERVOIR AVE
Cranston, RI 02910
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Podiatry generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Circulation
Circulation & swelling
Deformities
Heel & foot pain
Injuries
Injuries & trauma
Joint pain
Lumps & bumps
Nail conditions
Nerve pain
Nerve problems
Pain
Pediatric foot problems
Skin & nails
Skin conditions
Structural foot problems
Tendon problems
Toe problems
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Ankle surgery
Bracing & immobilization
Cosmetic
Diagnostic
Foot surgery
- Big Toe Fusion
- Big Toe Joint Replacement
- Bone Spur Removal Foot
- Flat Foot Reconstruction
- Foot Fracture Pinning
- Ganglion Cyst Removal Foot
- Hammertoe Surgery
- Morton's Neuroma Surgery
- Plantar Fascia Release
- Plantar Fibroma Removal
- Tarsal Tunnel Release
Imaging & diagnostics
Injections
- Alcohol Injections For Neuroma
- Amniotic injection for foot pain
- Botox for sweaty feet
- Cortisone Shot In Foot
- PRP Therapy For Foot
Nail procedures
Non-surgical pain relief
Pain relief
Procedures
Routine & preventive care
Surgery
- Claw toe surgery
- Lapiplasty
- Minimally invasive bunion surgery
- Plantar plate repair
- Pump bump surgery
- Sesamoid removal
- Subtalar arthroereisis
- Tailor's Bunion Surgery
- Toe lengthening surgery
Tendon procedures
Wound care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,292 services · 842 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 11055 |
517 | More than most peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths | Procedure | 11056 |
317 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Simple or single drainage of skin abscess | Procedure | 10060 |
22 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
| X-ray of foot, 2 views | Imaging | 73620 |
77 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Application of ultrasound, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97035 |
288 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Application of whirlpool therapy | Treatment | 97022 |
149 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
| Application of hot wax bath | Treatment | 97018 |
149 | Too few peers to compare |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
873 | More than most peers in Podiatry |
| Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number | Billing code | G0127 |
833 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other podiatry specialists in Cranston 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at California School of Podiatric Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1986 at California School of Podiatric Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth 8
Providers in RI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Linda M. Thornton's specialty?
Linda M. Thornton is a podiatry in Cranston, RI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Linda M. Thornton?
Linda M. Thornton is listed at 994 Reservoir Ave, Cranston, RI 02910. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Linda M. Thornton?
The number on file is (401) 946-1155. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Linda M. Thornton's NPI number?
Linda M. Thornton's National Provider Identifier is 1881771186. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Linda M. Thornton's education?
Linda M. Thornton attended California School of Podiatric Medicine, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Linda M. Thornton been practicing?
Linda M. Thornton has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Linda M. Thornton known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Linda M. Thornton performs procedures including removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth, removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths and simple or single drainage of skin abscess; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of foot, 2 views and x-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views; provides treatments such as application of ultrasound, each 15 minutes and application of whirlpool therapy, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Linda M. Thornton confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Linda M. Thornton. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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