Dr. Joseph J Thornton , MD
Plastic Surgery • Newark, DE
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Joseph Thornton, MD is a certified Plastic Surgery practicing in Newark, DE. With approximately 25 years of clinical experience since graduating from Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania in 2001, Dr. Thornton delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2600 GLASGOW AVE STE 107.
Dr. Thornton accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, tissue transfer repair of wound (10.1 to 30.0 sq centimeters) of the scalp, arms, and/or legs, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
2600 Glasgow Ave Ste 107
Newark, DE 197025703
Medicare Profile & Education
Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania
2001
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Plastic Surgery in Newark, DE
Practicing in Newark, DE (15 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17003
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths
|
138 | 32 | $15.00 | $6.09 |
|
14021
Tissue transfer repair of wound (10.1 to 30.0 sq centimeters) of the scalp, arms, and/or legs
|
134 | 128 | $1675.00 | $779.39 |
|
99212
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
|
94 | 73 | $95.00 | $51.91 |
|
17000
Destruction of skin growth
|
82 | 47 | $120.00 | $56.92 |
|
14060
Repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lips by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less
|
65 | 65 | $1600.00 | $680.95 |
|
14040
Repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less
|
64 | 61 | $1500.00 | $652.97 |
|
14041
Repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet by transferring skin, 10.1-30.0 sq cm
|
39 | 38 | $1800.00 | $821.02 |
|
14001
Repair of wound of trunk by transferring skin, 10.1-30.0 sq cm
|
35 | 31 | $1600.00 | $708.77 |
|
14020
Repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less
|
34 | 34 | $1470.00 | $595.63 |
|
99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
|
34 | 31 | $155.00 | $84.40 |
|
14301
Repair of wound by transferring skin, 30.1-60.0 sq cm
|
29 | 27 | $2125.00 | $985.92 |
|
12032
Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm
|
26 | 26 | $600.00 | $191.51 |
|
15260
Relocation of patient skin to nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips (20 sq centimeters or less)
|
24 | 24 | $1950.00 | $912.08 |
|
11642
Removal of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 1.1-2.0 cm
|
18 | 18 | $650.00 | $122.10 |
|
11104
Punch biopsy, first skin growth
|
17 | 16 | $300.00 | $112.26 |
|
13132
Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm
|
14 | 14 | $1100.00 | $397.98 |
|
15240
Relocation of patient skin to forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, and/or feet (20 sq centimeters or less)
|
14 | 14 | $1890.00 | $847.37 |
|
11602
Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm
|
13 | 12 | $525.00 | $128.32 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
CMS Verified: 2021-05-10NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208200000X
A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.
Secondary Practice Locations
18947 John J Williams Hwy Unit 306
Rehoboth Beach, DE 199714477
Phone: 3028667546
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Registered at 2600 GLASGOW AVE STE 107, NEWARK, DE 197025703 (Tel: 3028667546)
Registered at 2600 GLASGOW AVE STE 107, NEWARK, DE 197025703 (Tel: 3028667546)
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 774 CHRISTIANA RD STE 101, NEWARK, DE 197134248 (Tel: 3023550055)
Registered at 774 CHRISTIANA ROAD, SUITE 101, NEWARK, DE 197134248 (Tel: 3023550055)
Recorded as JOSEPH THORNTON, MD
Plastic Surgery (License #C1-0008322 in DE)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
2600 Glasgow Ave Ste 107
Newark, DE 197025703
Phone: 3028667546
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