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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Briggs, Anesthesiologist in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Eric Briggs, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Briggs is fluent in English and Kannada, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Briggs’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Briggs’s office at (615) 322-3000.
Is Dr. Briggs board certified in Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Eric Briggs, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Briggs speak?
Dr. Briggs and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Kannada
What conditions does Dr. Briggs treat?
As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Briggs 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. Briggs. 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:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Cloudy Lens
- Lens Opacity
- Eye Clouding
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H268: Other specified cataract
Also known as:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Which procedures does Dr. Briggs perform as a Anesthesiologist?
As a Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Eric Briggs may include:
- Airway Management
- Anesthesia Consultation
- Anti-Ischemic Therapy
- Anti-Viral Therapy
- Arterial Blood Gas Sampling
- Balloon Pump
- Critical Care Anesthesia
- Endotracheal Intubation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Briggs' office.
Does Dr. Briggs accept my insurance?
Dr. Briggs accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 322-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Briggs accept in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Briggs in Nashville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
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Where is Dr. Briggs' office located?
Dr. Eric Briggs' Primary Practice
3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic
Nashville, TN 37232
(615) 322-3000
What is Dr. Briggs's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Briggs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487844833.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Briggs?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Briggs
What is Dr. Eric Briggs's specialty?
Dr. Briggs is a Anesthesiologist near Nashville, TN. A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer. Contact Dr. Briggs to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Eric Briggs affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Briggs is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Anesthesiologist?
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Is Eric Briggs accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?
Yes, Dr. Eric Briggs is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Eric Briggs offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Briggs's office at (615) 322-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Eric Briggs?
Please contact Dr. Briggs's office at (615) 322-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Eric Briggs have?
Dr. Eric Briggs is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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