Dr. William E. Thorell
Dr. William E. Thorell

Dr. William E. Thorell

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 25 years
  • Graduated from: University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine
  • Graduation year: 1996
  • Sole propriator: Yes
  • NPI: 1033169743

Dr. William E. Thorell MD

Neurosurgeon

He is located at 988102 Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE 68198. Can help patients with the following: Acoustic Neuroma, Brain Damage, Brain Lesions, Cervical Radiculopathy, Hydrocephalus, Spinal Stenosis. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033169743. Appointment can be made via the phone number (402) 559-8600. He is affiliated with 5 practices and 2 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. William E. Thorell, being an neurosurgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. William E. Thorell.

  • Achalasia
  • Acoustic Neuroma
  • Anal Fissure
  • Appendicitis
  • Boils
  • Brain Aneurysm
  • Brain Cancer
  • Brain Damage
  • Brain Hemorrhage
  • Brain Lesions
  • Cancer
  • Cauda Equina Syndrome
  • Cerebral Aneurysm
  • Cervical Radiculopathy
  • Colon Cancer
  • Concussion
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Cyst
  • Diverticulosis
  • Enlarged Spleen
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Gallstones
  • Gangrene
  • Heart Disease
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hernia
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Lymphedema
  • Neck Pain
  • Pancreatitis
  • Paralysis
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Peripheral Nerve Tumors
  • Pilonidal Cyst
  • Pinched Nerve
  • Pseudotumor Cerebri
  • Quadriplegia
  • Sebaceous Cyst
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spondylosis
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Procedures Performed by Dr. William E. Thorell

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. William E. Thorell as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Ambetter Health

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 16 plans from Ambetter Health
Ambetter Health plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Choice Bronze HSA EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Choice Bronze HSA + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Clear Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Clear Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Focused Silver EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

Network data as of Sep 16, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
HeartlandBlue Bronze HSA 6500 NEtwork Blue EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients

Medica

Network data as of Jul 13, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 18 plans from Medica
Medica plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Elevate by Medica Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Elevate by Medica Bronze Premier EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Elevate by Medica Expanded Bronze Standard EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Elevate by Medica Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Elevate by Medica Gold Share EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Elevate by Medica Gold Standard EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Elevate by Medica Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Elevate by Medica Silver Share EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Elevate by Medica Silver Standard EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Bronze Premier EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Bronze Share EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Expanded Bronze Standard EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Gold Share EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Gold Standard EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Silver Share EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Medica Insure Silver Standard EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Oscar Insurance Company

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 10 plans from Oscar Insurance Company
Oscar Insurance Company plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Bronze Classic EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Classic Standard EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Simple Diabetes EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Gold Classic Standard EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Gold Elite EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Classic Standard EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Diabetes EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple PCP Saver EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

UnitedHealthcare

Network data as of Sep 16, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 14 plans from UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Value+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. William E. Thorell is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. William E. Thorell is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Neurosurgery .

Bills through: Unmc Physicians

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Medtronic $38
Genentech $12

Other

Food and Beverage $51

Studies

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

Graduated in 1996

Additional Specialities

  • Surgeon

Affiliated practices

Village Pointe Aesthetic Surgery
17617 Burke Street
Omaha, 68118 NE
(402) 596-4025
Unmc Physicians
988102 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, 68198 NE
(402) 559-9800
Cnos PC
2735 Outer Drive North
Sioux City, 51104 IA
(605) 217-2667
Cnos
4802 Sunnybrook Drive
Sioux City, 51106 IA
(605) 217-2667
Cardiovascular Associates
5885 Sunnybrook Drive
Sioux City, 51106 IA
(712) 239-4702

Affiliated hospitals

THE NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER
987400 NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER
OMAHA, 68198 NE
(402) 552-2040
FREMONT HEALTH
450 EAST 23RD ST
FREMONT, 68025 NE
(402) 727-3381

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Questions & Answers

Does Dr. William E. Thorell have affiliation with practices?

Dr. William E. Thorell is affiliated with Village Pointe Aesthetic Surgery. For the full list of practices see this list.

Does Dr. William E. Thorell accept patients with Ambetter Health?

Yes, Dr. William E. Thorell is listed in-network for Ambetter Health through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

What conditions does Dr. William E. Thorell treat?

Dr. William E. Thorell provides treatment for Acoustic Neuroma, Brain Damage, Brain Lesions, Cervical Radiculopathy, Hydrocephalus, Spinal Stenosis. For the full list see this list.

Has Dr. William E. Thorell affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. William E. Thorell is affiliated with THE NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER. For the full list of hospitals see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. William E. Thorell?

Dr. William E. Thorell's office is located at 988102 Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE 68198.