Miriam Paley Thornton, PMHNP-BC
Miriam Paley Thornton is a Nurse Practitioner based in Wilmington, NC with over 7 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across NC can see Miriam Paley Thornton, PMHNP-BC in person in Wilmington or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been practicing since 2020 — over 7 years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with depression, anxiety, and mood disorders (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 92% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1167dNPPES updated 2023-03-14 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2131 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC 28401-7407
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 Depression, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
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.
Board certified · Mar 13, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
7 years in practice
Established
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Taxonomy: 363L00000X
Mailing address
Po Box 936857, Atlanta, GA 31193-6857
Differs from practice location
Virtual Nursing Care With Miriam Paley Thornton
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Miriam Paley Thornton for depression management, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Wilmington required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Miriam Paley Thornton
Dr. Thornton is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Wilmington, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (910) 667-7000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Miriam Paley Thornton
Practice Location
2131 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC 28401-7407
Mailing Address
Po Box 936857, Atlanta, GA 31193-6857
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