Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hanks, Internist in Union City, TN?
Where did Dr. Hanks go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Quillen College of Medicine
Medical School: Ut Health Science Center
Is Dr. Hanks board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Karen Hanks, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine since 2012
What languages does Dr. Hanks speak?
Dr. Hanks and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Hanks typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Hanks 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. Hanks. 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:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Hanks typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Karen Hanks 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. Hanks' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hanks accept my insurance?
Dr. Hanks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (731) 507-0700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hanks accept in Union City, TN?
Dr. Hanks in Union City, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Hanks' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Hanks affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Hanks has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Member of American College Physicians, 2007
member of American Society of Addiction Medicine, 2019
What is Dr. Hanks's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hanks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790981819.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hanks?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hanks
What is Dr. Karen Hanks's specialty?
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.