Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bhushan, Internist in Hixson, TN?
Dr. Susan Bhushan, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Hixson, TN. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Bhushan graduated from Texas A&M University and completed her residency at Univ Tn Coll Med-Chattanooga, Internal Medicine. Dr. Bhushan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bhushan’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bhushan’s office.
Where did Dr. Bhushan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Tn Coll Med-Chattanooga, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx | Texas A&M University | Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University
Is Dr. Bhushan board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Susan Bhushan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Bhushan speak?
Dr. Bhushan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Bhushan treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Bhushan 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. Bhushan. 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:
- Overweight
- Obesity from Excess Calories
- Obesity
- Severe Obesity
- Body Weight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
- Diet-Related Obesity
- Common Obesity
- Nutritional Obesity
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E663: Overweight
- E6609: Other obesity due to excess calories
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
- E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Healthy Weight
- Body Weight
- Normal Weight
- Body Mass Index
- Optimal Weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6824: Body mass index [BMI] 24.0-24.9, adult
- Z6822: Body mass index [BMI] 22.0-22.9, adult
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Familial High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Genetic Disorder
- Familial hypercholesterolemia
- FH
- Genetic high cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7801: Familial hypercholesterolemia
Also known as:
- Adult BMI 23.0-23.9
- Body Weight
- BMI in healthy range
- Normal adult BMI
- Healthy weight BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6823: Body mass index [BMI] 23.0-23.9, adult
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Which procedures does Dr. Bhushan perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Susan Bhushan 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. Bhushan's office.
Does Dr. Bhushan accept my insurance?
Dr. Bhushan 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. Bhushan accept in Hixson, TN?
Dr. Bhushan in Hixson, 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
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Devoted Health
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Georgia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bhushan's office located?
What is Dr. Bhushan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bhushan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790891208.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bhushan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bhushan
What is Dr. Susan Bhushan's specialty?
Dr. Bhushan is a Internist near Hixson, 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. Bhushan to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Susan Bhushan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bhushan is affiliated with Erlanger Baroness Hospital, Chi Memorial Hospital Hixson, Chi Memorial Hospital Chattanooga which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Susan Bhushan accepting new patients in Hixson, TN?
Yes, Dr. Susan Bhushan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Susan Bhushan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bhushan's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Susan Bhushan?
Please contact Dr. Bhushan's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Susan Bhushan have?
Dr. Susan Bhushan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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4980 Alpha Ln
Hixson, TN 37343