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Who is Dr. Bessom, Internist in Knoxville, TN?
Dr. Matthew Bessom, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Knoxville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Bessom completed his residency at Greenville Health System. Dr. Bessom is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bessom’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bessom’s office.
Where did Dr. Bessom go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Greenville Health System
Is Dr. Bessom board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Bessom, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Bessom speak?
Dr. Bessom and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Bessom treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Bessom 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. Bessom. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Specified Aftercare
- Specific post-op care
- Specialized recovery care
- Follow-up for specific procedures
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Bessom perform as an Internist?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Bessom may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bessom's office.
Does Dr. Bessom accept my insurance?
Dr. Bessom 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. Bessom accept in Knoxville, TN?
Dr. Bessom in Knoxville, 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
Assurant
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
Sunrise Senior Living
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bessom's office located?
What is Dr. Bessom's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bessom's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821251166.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bessom?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bessom
What is Dr. Matthew Bessom's specialty?
Dr. Bessom is a Internist near Knoxville, TN.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Bessom to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Matthew Bessom affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Bessom is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Matthew Bessom accepting new patients in Knoxville, TN?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Bessom is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Matthew Bessom offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bessom's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Matthew Bessom?
Please contact Dr. Bessom's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Matthew Bessom have?
Dr. Matthew Bessom is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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