34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Brackett, Rheumatologist in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Richard Brackett, MD is a Rheumatologist, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 34 years. Dr. Brackett graduated from Georgetown University, Washington, DC and completed his residency at University of Tennessee Program. Dr. Brackett is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brackett’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brackett’s office at (423) 893-6890.
Where did Dr. Brackett go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Tennessee Program
Medical School: Georgetown University, Washington, DC
What languages does Dr. Brackett speak?
Dr. Brackett and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Brackett treat?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Brackett 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. Brackett. 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:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0579: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement
- M0570: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of unspecified site without organ or systems involvement
- M0609: Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, multiple sites
- M0600: Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Primary Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Primary Widespread Arthritis
- Idiopathic Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Generalized Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M150: Primary generalized (osteo)arthritis
Also known as:
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Psoriasis
- Psoriatic joint inflammation
- Arthritis with psoriasis
- Psoriasis-related joint pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- L4050: Arthropathic psoriasis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Joint Pain
- Joint Disorder
- Pain
- Arthralgia
- Aching joints
- Sore joints
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2550: Pain in unspecified joint
Also known as:
- Other Psoriatic Arthritis
- Psoriatic Spine Arthritis
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Psoriasis
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Atypical psoriatic arthritis
- Psoriasis-related joint condition
- Unspecified psoriatic arthropathy
- Psoriatic spinal inflammation
- Psoriasis of the spine
- Spondyloarthropathy with psoriasis
ICD-10 Codes:
- L4059: Other psoriatic arthropathy
- L4053: Psoriatic spondylitis
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- AS', 'Bechterew's Disease
- Inflammatory Spinal Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M450: Ankylosing spondylitis of multiple sites in spine
Also known as:
- Inflammatory Arthritis
- Arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
- Polyarthritis
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M064: Inflammatory polyarthropathy
Also known as:
- Multiple Site Bone Density and Structure Disorder
- Bone Density
- Bone Disease
- Widespread Bone Density Disorder
- Generalized Bone Structure Problem
- Multi-site Bone Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8589: Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, multiple sites
Also known as:
- Lupus
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- SLE
- Autoimmune Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3210: Systemic lupus erythematosus, organ or system involvement unspecified
Also known as:
- Fibromyalgia
- Widespread pain syndrome
- Chronic muscle pain
- Fibromyositis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M797: Fibromyalgia
Also known as:
- High Antibody Levels
- Immune System and Disorder
- Elevated Antibody Titer
- Increased Antibodies
- Positive Antibody Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- R760: Raised antibody titer
Also known as:
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Systemic Connective Tissue Disease
- Rheumatic Connective Tissue Disease
- Autoimmune Connective Tissue Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M359: Systemic involvement of connective tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sjogren's Syndrome
- Sjögren syndrome
- Sjogren Syndrome
- Sjögren's Disease
- Autoimmune Dry Eye Syndrome
- Dry Mouth Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3500: Sjogren syndrome, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Which procedures does Dr. Brackett perform as a Rheumatologist?
As a Rheumatologist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Brackett may include:
- Abnormal ANA Testing
- Arthrocentesis
- Denosumab Injection
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Rheumatology Consultation
- Rheumatology Follow Up
- Viscosupplement Injections
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Brackett's office.
Does Dr. Brackett accept my insurance?
Dr. Brackett accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 893-6890 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Brackett accept in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Brackett in Chattanooga, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alliant Health Plans
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Brackett's office located?
Dr. Richard Brackett's Primary Practice
6145 Shallowford Rd Ste 102
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 893-6890
Dr. Richard Brackett's Practice 2
3770 Ocoee Pl NW Ste 100
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 893-6890
What is Dr. Brackett's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Brackett's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568564672.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brackett?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Brackett
What is Dr. Richard Brackett's specialty?
Dr. Brackett is a Rheumatologist near Chattanooga, TN. An internist specializing in the treatment of diseases affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and manages conditions such as arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common sports injuries, and collagen-related diseases. Contact Dr. Brackett to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Richard Brackett affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Brackett is affiliated with Parkridge Medical Center, Erlanger Baroness 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
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Is Richard Brackett accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?
Yes, Dr. Richard Brackett is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Brackett offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Brackett's office at (423) 893-6890 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Brackett?
Please contact Dr. Brackett's office at (423) 893-6890 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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