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Dr. Timothy Brichetto, MD

Chattanooga, TN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Brichetto, Family Medicine Specialist in Chattanooga, TN?

    Dr. Timothy Brichetto, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN. Dr. Brichetto is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brichetto’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brichetto’s office at (615) 203-4959.

    What languages does Dr. Brichetto speak?

    Dr. Brichetto and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Brichetto typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Brichetto 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. Brichetto. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Brichetto typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Timothy Brichetto may include:

    Please contact Dr. Brichetto's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Brichetto accept my insurance?

    Dr. Brichetto accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 203-4959 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Brichetto accept in Chattanooga, TN?

    Dr. Brichetto in Chattanooga, 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

    • Cigna Group

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Brichetto's office located?

    Dr. Timothy Brichetto's Primary Practice

    2525 Desales Ave

    Chattanooga, TN 37404

    (615) 203-4959

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    What is Dr. Brichetto's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Brichetto's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972122653.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brichetto?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Brichetto

    What is Dr. Timothy Brichetto's specialty?

    Dr. Brichetto is a Family Medicine Specialist near Chattanooga, 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. Timothy Brichetto affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Brichetto is affiliated with Nashville General Hospital, Commonspirit - Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga, Commonspirit - Memorial Hospital - Hixson, South Tennessee Regional Health System Sewanee, Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Timothy Brichetto accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?

    Yes, Dr. Timothy Brichetto is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Timothy Brichetto offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Brichetto's office at (615) 203-4959 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Timothy Brichetto?

    Please contact Dr. Brichetto's office at (615) 203-4959 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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