15 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Kennedy, Physiatrist in Nashville, TN?
Dr. David James Kennedy, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 15 years. 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 a Physiatrist like Dr. Kennedy typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Kennedy typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. David James Kennedy may include:
- Amputation Prevention
- Amputation Rehabilitation
- Amputee Care
- Back Injection
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Fluoroscopic Guided Injections
- Fracture Management
- Gait Analysis
Please contact Dr. Kennedy's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Cigna Group
Medicare
Oscar Health
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Where is Dr. Kennedy's office located?
Recognitions
Publications
Reply to letter to the editor Morphologic changes
, 2014
Should antiplatelet medications be held before cervical epidural injections?
, 2014
Not All Injections Are the Same
, 2014
Medical marijua for failed back surgical syndrome
, 2014
Origil Research Articles Comparative Effectiveness of Lumbar Trans
, 2014
Do Physiatric Procedures Represent a Value or Liability?
, 2014
Vasovagal Rates in Flouroscopically Guided Interventiol Procedures
, 2013
Patient Satisfaction Surveys: Tools to Enhance Patient Care or Flawed Outcome Measures?
, 2013
Compounding Pharmacies: A Viable Option, or Merely a Liability?
, 2013
Use of Spil Injections for Low Back Pain
, 2013
Corticosteroid choice for epidural injections.
, 2013
The Need for Magnetic Resonce Imaging Before Epidural Corticosteroid Injection
, 2013
Programmatic Design for Teaching the Introductory Skills
, 2013
Associations of self-report measures with gait
It is the most common form of arthritis and the leading cause of disability in older persons
, 2012
Conclusion.
, 2012
The Role of Core Stabilization in Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
, 2011
Pharmaceutical Therapy for Radiculopathy
, 2011
Preface Radiculopathy
, 2011
Sacroiliac Joint and Lumbar Zygapophysial Joint Corticosteroid Injections
, 2010
Utility of the anesthetic test dose to avoid cat
, 2010
Utility of the Anesthetic Test Dose to Avoid Cat
, 2010
Paraplegia Following Image-Guided Transforamil Lumbar Spine Epidural Steroid Injection
, 2009
Current Concepts for Shoulder Training in the Overhead Athlete
, 2009
Functiol rehabilitation of lumbar spine injuries in the athlete
, 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 James Kennedy's specialty?
Dr. Kennedy is a Physiatrist near Nashville, TN.
What does a Physiatrist do?
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.
Is this Dr. David James Kennedy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Kennedy is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 James Kennedy accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?
Yes, Dr. David James Kennedy is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David James 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 James Kennedy?
Please contact Dr. Kennedy's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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