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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Giffin, Internist in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Leahanne Giffin, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN. Dr. Giffin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Giffin’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Giffin’s office at (423) 778-8179.
What languages does Dr. Giffin speak?
Dr. Giffin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Giffin typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Giffin 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. Giffin. 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:
- 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
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:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Giffin typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Leahanne Giffin 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. Giffin's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Giffin accept my insurance?
Dr. Giffin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 778-8179 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Giffin accept in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Giffin in Chattanooga, 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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Giffin's office located?
Dr. Leahanne Giffin's Primary Practice
975 E 3rd St # B601
Chattanooga, TN 37403
(423) 778-8179
What is Dr. Giffin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Giffin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386273548.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Giffin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Giffin
What is Dr. Leahanne Giffin's specialty?
Dr. Giffin is a Internist near Chattanooga, 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. Leahanne Giffin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Giffin is affiliated with Commonspirit - Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Leahanne Giffin accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?
Yes, Dr. Leahanne Giffin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Leahanne Giffin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Giffin's office at (423) 778-8179 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Leahanne Giffin?
Please contact Dr. Giffin's office at (423) 778-8179 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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