Dr. Kristina Thornburg
General Surgery in Pottsville, Pennsylvania
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 15+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Kristina Thornburg, DO, is a General Surgery specialist in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. She attended and graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2009, having over 15 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Geisinger Medical Center, Schuylkill Medical Center - East Norwegian Street, Schuylkill Medical Center - South Jackson Street. Dr. Kristina Thornburg also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Geisinger Clinic. Dr. Kristina Thornburg accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (570) 621-5740 to request Dr. Kristina Thornburg the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
Full Name |
Kristina Thornburg |
Gender |
Female |
PECOS ID |
5395965313 |
Sole Proprietor |
No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself. |
Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- General Surgery (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 15 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
help Doctor of Osteopathic
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).
Education and Training
- Dr. Kristina Thornburg attended and graduated from Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2009.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1033351069
- NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, April 6, 2009
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, April 6, 2009
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - She does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Kristina Thornburg
Affiliated Hospitals
Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Danville, Pennsylvania | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Pottsville, Pennsylvania | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Pottsville, Pennsylvania | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Geisinger Clinic | 2280 |
Practice Locations
100 Schuylkill Medical Plz
Pottsville, PA 17901-3767
Phone: (570) 621-5740
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Monday, April 6, 2009. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
Update Data guide.
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