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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dinkins, Internist in Goodlettsville, TN?
Dr. Edward Dinkins, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Goodlettsville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Dinkins is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dinkins’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dinkins’s office at (615) 964-5822.
What languages does Dr. Dinkins speak?
Dr. Dinkins and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Dinkins typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Dinkins 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. Dinkins. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Dinkins typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Edward Dinkins 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
Please contact Dr. Dinkins' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Dinkins accept my insurance?
Dr. Dinkins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 964-5822 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dinkins accept in Goodlettsville, TN?
Dr. Dinkins in Goodlettsville, 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Other TPA
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Dinkins' office located?
Dr. Edward Dinkins' Primary Practice
3024 Business Park Cir
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 964-5822
What is Dr. Dinkins's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dinkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235163528.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dinkins?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dinkins
What is Dr. Edward Dinkins's specialty?
Dr. Dinkins is a Internist near Goodlettsville, TN.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Edward Dinkins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dinkins is affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West, Tristar Centennial Medical Center, Maury Regional Medical Center 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Edward Dinkins accepting new patients in Goodlettsville, TN?
Yes, Dr. Edward Dinkins is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Edward Dinkins offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dinkins's office at (615) 964-5822 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Edward Dinkins?
Please contact Dr. Dinkins's office at (615) 964-5822 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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