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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hornsby, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Joshua Hornsby, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Hornsby is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hornsby’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hornsby’s office at (423) 778-2867.
What languages does Dr. Hornsby speak?
Dr. Hornsby and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Hornsby treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Hornsby 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. Hornsby. 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:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- General discomfort
- Feeling unwell
- Unease
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5381: Other malaise
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
Also known as:
- End of Life Issues
- DNR order
- Advance directive
- Living will
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z66: Do not resuscitate
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anxiety
- Restlessness
- Agitation
- Feeling on edge
ICD-10 Codes:
- R451: Restlessness and agitation
Also known as:
- Anorexia
- Eating Disorder
- Loss of appetite
- Lack of desire to eat
- Eating disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- R630: Anorexia
Which procedures does Dr. Hornsby perform as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Joshua Hornsby may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Hornsby's office.
Does Dr. Hornsby accept my insurance?
Dr. Hornsby accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 778-2867 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hornsby accept in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Hornsby in Chattanooga, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
SummaCare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Hornsby's office located?
Dr. Joshua Hornsby's Primary Practice
979 E 3rd St Ste A245
Chattanooga, TN 37403
(423) 778-2867
What is Dr. Hornsby's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hornsby's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013371681.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hornsby?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hornsby
What is Dr. Joshua Hornsby's specialty?
Dr. Hornsby is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Chattanooga, TN. An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care. Contact Dr. Hornsby to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joshua Hornsby affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hornsby 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 Joshua Hornsby accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?
Yes, Dr. Joshua Hornsby is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joshua Hornsby offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hornsby's office at (423) 778-2867 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joshua Hornsby?
Please contact Dr. Hornsby's office at (423) 778-2867 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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