Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Atherton, Pediatric Nephrologist in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. James Atherton, MD is a Pediatric Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Atherton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Atherton’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Atherton’s office.
Where did Dr. Atherton go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Louisiana State University Health Shreveport / School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Atherton speak?
Dr. Atherton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Atherton treat?
As a Pediatric Nephrologist, Dr. Atherton diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Atherton. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Single Kidney at Birth
- Kidney Swelling
- Swollen Kidney
- Kidney Disease
- Solitary or Single-functioning Kidney
- Unilateral renal agenesis
- Congenital absence of one kidney
- Solitary kidney
- Hydronephrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q600: Renal agenesis, unilateral
- N1339: Other hydronephrosis
- N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis
Also known as:
- Protein in Urine
- Other Types of Protein in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Proteinuria
- Albuminuria
- Foamy urine
- Various proteinuria
- Different forms of protein in urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R809: Proteinuria, unspecified
- R808: Other proteinuria
Also known as:
- Blood in Urine
- Microscopic Blood in Urine
- Visible Blood in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
- Hematuria
- Bloody urine
- Red urine
- Microscopic hematuria
- Hidden blood in urine
- Invisible blood in pee
- Gross hematuria
- Macroscopic hematuria
- Bloody pee
ICD-10 Codes:
- R319: Hematuria, unspecified
- R3129: Other microscopic hematuria
- R310: Gross hematuria
Also known as:
- Elevated Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure Reading
- Prehypertension
- Borderline High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension
Also known as:
- Nephrotic Syndrome
- Kidney Disease
- Nephrotic Syndrome in Adults
- Nephrotic Syndrome in Children
- Kidney Protein Loss Syndrome
- Proteinuria Syndrome
- Nephrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- N049: Nephrotic syndrome with unspecified morphologic changes
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Kidney Stones
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
Also known as:
- Other Personal Health Risks
- Other health risk factors
- Specific personal risks
- Individual health concerns
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9189: Other specified personal risk factors, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Acquired Kidney Cyst
- Kidney Cysts
- Acquired Cystic Kidney Disease
- Renal Cyst
- Simple Kidney Cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
- N281: Cyst of kidney, acquired
Also known as:
- Other Kidney and Ureter Disorder
- Kidney Disease
- Ureteral Disorder
- Kidney and Ureter Problems
- Renal and Ureteral Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- N2889: Other specified disorders of kidney and ureter
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
Also known as:
- Kidney Dysplasia
- Kidney Cysts
- Multicystic Dysplastic Kidney
- Renal Dysplasia
- Abnormal Kidney Development
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q614: Renal dysplasia
Also known as:
- Allergic Purpura
- Allergy
- Bleeding Disorder
- IgA Vasculitis
- Henoch-Schönlein purpura
- IgA vasculitis
- Vascular purpura
ICD-10 Codes:
- D690: Allergic purpura
Which procedures does Dr. Atherton perform as a Pediatric Nephrologist?
As a Pediatric Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. James Atherton may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Atherton's office.
Does Dr. Atherton accept my insurance?
Dr. Atherton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Atherton accept in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Atherton in Chattanooga, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
CareSource
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Medicaid
State of Georgia
SummaCare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Atherton's office located?
What is Dr. Atherton's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Atherton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679746119.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Atherton?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Atherton
What is Dr. James Atherton's specialty?
Dr. Atherton is a Pediatric Nephrologist near Chattanooga, TN. A pediatrician specializing in the normal and abnormal development and maturation of the kidneys and urinary tract. This expert focuses on understanding the mechanisms of kidney damage, evaluating and treating renal diseases, managing fluid and electrolyte imbalances, addressing hypertension, and overseeing renal replacement therapy. Contact Dr. Atherton to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. James Atherton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Atherton is affiliated with Erlanger Baroness Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is James Atherton accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?
Yes, Dr. James Atherton is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Atherton offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Atherton's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Atherton?
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