Dr. Joseph Keith Thornton
Family Practice in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 45+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Joseph Keith Thornton III, MD, is a Family Practice specialist in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated from Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine in 1979, having over 45 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Chambersburg Hospital, Fulton County Medical Center, Waynesboro Hospital. Dr. Joseph Keith Thornton also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Greencastle Family Practice, P. C. Dr. Joseph Keith Thornton accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (717) 749-2300 to request Dr. Joseph Keith Thornton the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Joseph Keith Thornton III |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
1355386186 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Family Practice (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 45 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Joseph Keith Thornton attended and graduated from Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine in 1979.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1518946110
- NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He 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 - He 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 - He 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 - He 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. Joseph Keith Thornton
Medical Licenses
Dr. Joseph Keith Thornton has been primarily specialized in Family Medicine for over 45 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
click for detail Family Medicine Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
| MD024044E | Pennsylvania |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Chambersburg, Pennsylvania | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
| McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania | Critical Access Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Waynesboro, Pennsylvania | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Other |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Greencastle Family Practice, P. C
| Greencastle Family Practice, P. C | 7 |
Practice Locations
6596 Orphanage Rd
Waynesboro, PA 17268-7804
Phone: (717) 749-2300
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
Tuesday, April 26, 2011. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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