15 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kennedy, Physiatrist in Nashville, TN?
Dr. David Kennedy, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 15 years and is board certified. Dr. Kennedy graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine and completed his residency at University Of Washington Medical Center. Dr. Kennedy is fluent in English, Persian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kennedy’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kennedy’s office.
Where did Dr. Kennedy go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Of Washington Medical Center | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Medical School: University of Florida College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kennedy speak?
Dr. Kennedy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Persian
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Kennedy treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Kennedy 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. Kennedy. 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:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Which procedures does Dr. Kennedy perform as a Physiatrist?
As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by a Dr. David Kennedy may include:
- Amputation Prevention
- Amputation Rehabilitation
- Amputee Care
- Back Injection
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
- Fracture Management
- Gait Analysis
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kennedy's office.
Does Dr. Kennedy accept my insurance?
Dr. Kennedy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kennedy accept in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Kennedy in Nashville, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Spectrum
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Where is Dr. Kennedy's office located?
Recognitions
Publications
Reply to letter to the editor Morphologic changes
spine jourl, 2014
Should antiplatelet medications be held before cervical epidural injections?
PM & R : the jourl of injury, function, and rehabilitation, 2014
Not All Injections Are the Same
ANESTHESIOLOGY, 2014
Medical marijua for failed back surgical syndrome
PM & R : the jourl of injury, function, and rehabilitation, 2014
Origil Research Articles Comparative Effectiveness of Lumbar Trans
PAIN MEDICINE, 2014
Do Physiatric Procedures Represent a Value or Liability?
PM&R, 2014
Vasovagal Rates in Flouroscopically Guided Interventiol Procedures
PAIN MEDICINE, 2013
Patient Satisfaction Surveys: Tools to Enhance Patient Care or Flawed Outcome Measures?
PM&R, 2013
Compounding Pharmacies: A Viable Option, or Merely a Liability?
PM&R, 2013
Use of Spil Injections for Low Back Pain
JAMA-JOURL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, 2013
Corticosteroid choice for epidural injections.
PM & R : the jourl of injury, function, and rehabilitation, 2013
The Need for Magnetic Resonce Imaging Before Epidural Corticosteroid Injection
PM&R, 2013
Programmatic Design for Teaching the Introductory Skills
AMERICAN JOURL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION, 2013
Associations of self-report measures with gait
Gait & posture
It is the most common form of arthritis and the leading cause of disability in older persons
PM & R : the jourl of injury, function, and rehabilitation, 2012
Conclusion.
PM & R : the jourl of injury, function, and rehabilitation, 2012
The Role of Core Stabilization in Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, 2011
Pharmaceutical Therapy for Radiculopathy
PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, 2011
Preface Radiculopathy
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America., 2011
Sacroiliac Joint and Lumbar Zygapophysial Joint Corticosteroid Injections
PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, 2010
Utility of the anesthetic test dose to avoid cat
SPINE JOURL, 2010
Utility of the Anesthetic Test Dose to Avoid Cat
The Spine Jourl, 2010
Paraplegia Following Image-Guided Transforamil Lumbar Spine Epidural Steroid Injection
PAIN MEDICINE, 2009
Current Concepts for Shoulder Training in the Overhead Athlete
CURRENT SPORTS MEDICINE REPORTS, 2009
Functiol rehabilitation of lumbar spine injuries in the athlete
SPORTS MEDICINE AND ARTHROSCOPY REVIEW, 2008
What is Dr. Kennedy's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kennedy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912009523.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kennedy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kennedy
What is Dr. David Kennedy's specialty?
Dr. Kennedy is a Physiatrist near Nashville, TN. Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices. Contact Dr. Kennedy to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. David Kennedy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kennedy 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
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Is David Kennedy accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?
Yes, Dr. David Kennedy is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Kennedy offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kennedy's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Kennedy?
Please contact Dr. Kennedy's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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