Dr. Patricia A Thistlethwaite

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 35+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Patricia A Thistlethwaite, MD/PHD, is a Cardiac Surgery specialist in Rancho Mirage, California. She attended and graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1989, having over 35 years of diverse experience, especially in Cardiac Surgery. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Temecula Valley Hospital, University Of California San Diego Medical Center. Dr. Patricia A Thistlethwaite also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Regents Of The University Of California - Ucsd Medical Group. Dr. Patricia A Thistlethwaite accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (760) 321-2500 to request Dr. Patricia A Thistlethwaite the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 35900 Bob Hope Dr
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270-1766

Phone 1: (760) 321-2500


Profile

Basics

Full Name Patricia A Thistlethwaite
Gender Female
PECOS ID 1759574411
Sole Proprietor No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Cardiac Surgery (primary specialty)
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery

Experience

  • Over 35 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • MD/PHD

Education and Training

  • Dr. Patricia A Thistlethwaite attended and graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1989.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1831121789
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, July 7, 2006

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Patricia A Thistlethwaite

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Patricia A Thistlethwaite has been primarily specialized in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) for over 35 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
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    Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
    A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
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    Surgery
    A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.


Affiliated Hospitals

Temecula Valley Hospital


Medical Group Practice

  • Regents Of The University Of California - Ucsd Medical Group


Practice Locations

35900 Bob Hope Dr
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270-1766
Phone: (760) 321-2500
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This physician profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, October 5, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Patricia A Thistlethwaite [NPI: 1831121789]Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery