Rian Kenneth Thornton

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Rian Kenneth Thornton is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner based in Weaverville, NC with over 7 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(828) 645-3100Weaverville, NC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Rian Kenneth Thornton practices as part of a group acute care nurse practitioner practice in Weaverville, NC. He has been practicing since 2019 — over 7 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

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Contact & Location

Practice Location

179 N Buncombe School Rd Ste 102, Weaverville, NC 28787-9699

Fax: (828) 658-3254
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
73%

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

High Cholesterol
56%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Arthritis
52%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Anxiety Disorders
42%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Cancer
38%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

COPD
30%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

Mood Disorders
29%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Tobacco Use Disorder
23%

Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications

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 · Oct 2, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 7 years in practice

    Established

Nurse PractitionerAcute Care in WeavervillePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 363LA2100X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 1869, Fletcher, NC 28732-1869

Differs from practice location

Virtual Acute Care Care With Rian Kenneth Thornton

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Rian Kenneth Thornton for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Weaverville required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Rian Kenneth Thornton

Dr. Thornton is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Weaverville, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (828) 645-3100.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

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

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