William E Thorell, MD

Neurological Surgery

William E Thorell is a Neurological Surgery specialist based in Omaha, NE with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

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William E Thorell, MD runs an independent neurosurgeon practice in Omaha, NE. A University of Nebraska College of Medicine graduate since 1996, he brings 30+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and stroke (per CMS claims data).

1 of 4 Neurological Surgery providers in NESee all Neurological Surgery in Omaha30+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 5440dNPPES updated 2011-07-01 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Nebraska Board of Medicine and Surgery

Contact & Location

Practice Location

988102 Nebraska Medical Ctr, Omaha, NE 68198-8102

Fax: (402) 559-5010
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

213

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

12

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

30

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $573

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Stroke / TIA.

Hypertension
75%

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

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Stroke / TIA
52%

Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention

Arthritis
50%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Diabetes
37%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Mood Disorders
35%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Ischemic Heart Disease
33%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Depression
31%

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

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. Graduated medical school · 1996

    University of Nebraska Medical Center

  2. 30 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Neurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Taxonomy: 207T00000X

Education & Training

University of Nebraska College of Medicine (Class of 1996)

Virtual Neurological Surgery Care With William E Thorell

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

Schedule a virtual visit with William E Thorell for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Omaha 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 William E Thorell

Dr. Thorell is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Omaha, NE. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (402) 559-8600.

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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