Miriam Paley Thornton, PMHNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner

Miriam Paley Thornton is a Nurse Practitioner based in Wilmington, NC with over 7 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(910) 667-7000Wilmington, NC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

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
1 of 586 Nurse Practitioner providers in NCSee all Nurse Practitioner in Wilmington7+ years experienceNPI since 2020

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

Fax: (910) 815-5850
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 Depression, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.

Depression
Higher than avg (+43%)75%

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

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-5%)65%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-9%)61%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Bipolar Disorder
57%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

Substance Use Disorders
56%

Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues

Schizophrenia
52%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

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. Board certified · Mar 13, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 7 years in practice

    Established

Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

(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

Practice Footprint

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.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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