About
LINDA THORNTON is an orthopedic surgery located at 994 RESERVOIR AVE in CRANSTON, RI.
Linda Thornton is one of 12 orthopedic providers listed in CRANSTON, RI on AdvOrtho.
Practice at a glance
In 2024, 100% of Linda Thornton's identifiable Medicare procedure volume was foot and ankle work. Their most frequent service was trimming of dystrophic nails, any number for 216 Medicare patients.
Distinct procedures
7
Medicare patients
216
busiest single service
Care setting
100% office
mostly outpatient
Most-performed procedures, 2024
Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number
833
216 patients · above the state median of 323
Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth
517
132 patients · above the state median of 116
Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths
317
90 patients · near the state median of 225
Application of ultrasound, each 15 minutes
288
59 patients · above the national median of 80
Application of hot wax bath
149
30 patients · above the national median of 30
Application of whirlpool therapy
149
30 patients · above the national median of 91
Training and practice
Linda Thornton has been in practice since 1986, after graduating from California School of Podiatric Medicine.
Registry record
- Licensed in Rhode Island
- Registered as a sole proprietor
Where this comes from
Procedure volumes:CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, 2024. Fee-for-service claims only, so they exclude privately insured, Medicare Advantage and pediatric patients - volume is not comparable across practices with different patient mixes. These are billing records, not outcomes.
Training and practice: CMS Doctors and Clinicians list. A graduation year is when training finished, not years of orthopedic experience or a board certification. Affiliations come from Medicare enrollment and may be incomplete.
Registry details: NPPES. Subspecialties are self-reported at registration, not a board certification.
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