Anita Thornton, NP
Thornton Nurse Practitioner
1093743577Is Anita Thornton, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Anita Thornton, NP has a trust score of 93/100 — placing them in the top tier of verified nurse practitioners in Toccoa, GA. With 20 years of practice, they are among the most experienced nurse practitioners in the area — well above the local average of 12 years.
The most important verification step for any nurse practitioner is confirming an active, unrestricted license with the state board — use the panel on this page to check Thornton's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a general nurse practitioner?
Nurse practitioners are advanced-practice registered nurses who assess, diagnose, and treat patients, and in many states prescribe independently.
When to see one: For primary and specialty care depending on their focus.
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- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Toccoa, GA
Toccoa has 36 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 12 years in practice, and 8 focused on nurse practitioner. Georgia nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the Georgia Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
20
Years practicing
12
Avg in Toccoa
36
Nurse Practitioners in Toccoa
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Thornton's license is active and unrestricted with the Georgia board of nursing (link on this page).
- Ask whether they practice independently or under a collaborative agreement — scope varies by state.
- Confirm they can prescribe what you may need, including any controlled medications, in your state.
- Describe your health goal and ask whether they handle it directly or coordinate with a physician.
- Ask about cost, insurance, and typical appointment length.
Frequently asked questions
Is Anita Thornton, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Anita Thornton, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1093743577) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Georgia Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Anita Thornton, NP?
Anita Thornton, NP has approximately 20 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Toccoa has about 12 years. There are 36 nurse practitioners in Toccoa, including 8 with a nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Anita Thornton, NP located?
Anita Thornton, NP practices at Thornton Nurse Practitioner, 13 SUMMERHILL DR, Toccoa, GA 30577. Phone: (706) 491-5093.
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Georgia Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Thornton's current standing at the source:
Look up on the state boardWe link to the official board rather than republishing discipline records, so you always see the most current, authoritative status.
Quick Facts
- Focus
- Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 06/30/2006