Melanie Thornton, LMSW

Social Worker

(706) 389-6789Athens, GA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

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).

1 of 17 Social Worker providers in GASee all Social Worker in Athens13+ years experienceNPI since 2016

Older · 3636dNPPES updated 2016-05-25 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Georgia Composite Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

250 North Ave, Athens, GA 30601-2244

Fax: (706) 227-7249
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

34

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Data 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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Mood Disorders
62%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Schizophrenia
62%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

Hypertension
56%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
50%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Depression
35%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

Anxiety Disorders
35%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Bipolar Disorder
32%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. 13 years in practice

    Established

Social WorkerBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers

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.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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