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33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rhea, Family Medicine Specialist in Somerville, TN?
Dr. Karl Rhea, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Somerville, TN. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Rhea completed his residency at Vet Admin Med Ctr, General Surgery; Confederate Mem Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Rhea is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rhea’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rhea’s office at (901) 465-2245.
Where did Dr. Rhea go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Vet Admin Med Ctr, General Surgery; Confederate Mem Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Medical School: University of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn
Is Dr. Rhea board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Karl Rhea, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Rhea speak?
Dr. Rhea and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Rhea typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Rhea 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. Rhea. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Disease
- Heart and Kidney Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I1310: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease without heart failure, with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Sinusitis
- Sinus Infection
- Rhinosinusitis
- Acute Sinus Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified
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:
- 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
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Rhea typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Karl Rhea may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Rhea's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Rhea accept my insurance?
Dr. Rhea accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (901) 465-2245 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rhea accept in Somerville, TN?
Dr. Rhea in Somerville, 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
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Rhea's office located?
What is Dr. Rhea's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rhea's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831201292.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rhea?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rhea
What is Dr. Karl Rhea's specialty?
Dr. Rhea is a Family Medicine Specialist near Somerville, TN.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Karl Rhea affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rhea is affiliated with Methodist University Hospital, West Tennessee Healthcare Jackson-Madison County General Hospital 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 a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Karl Rhea accepting new patients in Somerville, TN?
Yes, Dr. Karl Rhea is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karl Rhea offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rhea's office at (901) 465-2245 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karl Rhea?
Please contact Dr. Rhea's office at (901) 465-2245 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Karl Rhea have?
Dr. Karl Rhea is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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