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Dr. George Tyson, MD

Trauma Surgeon, Surgeon, Critical Care Surgeon

Nashville, TN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tyson, Trauma Surgeon in Nashville, TN?

    Dr. George Tyson, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN. Dr. Tyson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tyson’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tyson’s office at (615) 769-2799.

    What languages does Dr. Tyson speak?

    Dr. Tyson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Tyson typically treat?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Tyson 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. Tyson. 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:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Traumatic Subarachnoid Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury
    • Brain Bleed
    • TBI
    • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
    • S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
    • S066XAA: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Tyson typically perform?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. George Tyson may include:

    Please contact Dr. Tyson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Tyson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tyson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 769-2799 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tyson accept in Nashville, TN?

    Dr. Tyson 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

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

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    Where is Dr. Tyson's office located?

    Dr. George Tyson's Primary Practice

    3443 Dickerson Pike Ste 370

    Nashville, TN 37207

    (615) 769-2799

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    What is Dr. Tyson's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Tyson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801089081.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tyson?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tyson

    What is Dr. George Tyson's specialty?

    Dr. Tyson is a Trauma Surgeon near Nashville, TN.

    What does a Trauma Surgeon do?

    Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.

    Is Dr. George Tyson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tyson is affiliated with Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital, Tristar Summit 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

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    Is Dr. George Tyson accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?

    Yes, Dr. George Tyson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. George Tyson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tyson's office at (615) 769-2799 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. George Tyson?

    Please contact Dr. Tyson's office at (615) 769-2799 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Tyson's office located?

    Dr. Tyson's office is located in Nashville, TN.