Melanie Thornton, LMSW
Patients across GA can see Melanie Thornton, LMSW in person in Athens or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been in practice for 13+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with mood disorders, schizophrenia, and hypertension (per CMS claims data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
250 North Ave, Athens, GA 30601-2244
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
34
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practiceData Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Mood Disorders, Schizophrenia, and Hypertension.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
13 years in practice
Established
A social worker is a person who is qualified by a Social Work degree, and licensed, certified or registered by the state as a social worker to practice within the scope of that license. A social worker provides assistance and counseling to clients and their families who are dealing with social, emotional and environmental problems. Social work services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups, and the public.
Taxonomy: 104100000X
Virtual Social Work Care With Melanie Thornton
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Melanie Thornton for mood disorder follow-ups, follow-up consultations, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Athens required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Melanie Thornton
NPI records show Dr. Thornton as active with telehealth listed in Athens, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (706) 389-6789.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Melanie Thornton
Practice Location
250 North Ave, Athens, GA 30601-2244
Mailing Address
250 North Ave, Athens, GA 30601-2244
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