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Dr. John Pennington, MD

Dr. John Pennington, MD

Pleasant View, TN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pennington, Family Medicine Specialist in Pleasant View, TN?

    Dr. John Pennington, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Pleasant View, TN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Pennington graduated from Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University. Dr. Pennington is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pennington’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pennington’s office at (615) 746-1557.

    Where did Dr. Pennington go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University

    What languages does Dr. Pennington speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

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

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Pennington 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. Pennington. 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:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
    • Heart Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    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:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

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

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. John Pennington may include:

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

    Does Dr. Pennington accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pennington accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 746-1557 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pennington accept in Pleasant View, TN?

    Dr. Pennington in Pleasant View, 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 Michigan

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Integrated Home Care Services

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Pennington's office located?

    Dr. John Pennington's Primary Practice

    2536 Highway 49 E Ste 110

    Pleasant View, TN 37146

    (615) 746-1557

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    Dr. John Pennington's Practice 2

    491 Sage Rd N Ste 200

    White House, TN 37188

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    Dr. John Pennington's Practice 3

    2557 Highway 41 S

    Greenbrier, TN 37073

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    What hospitals are Dr. Pennington affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Pennington has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

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

    Dr. Pennington's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063506921.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pennington?

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

    What is Dr. John Pennington's specialty?

    Dr. Pennington is a Family Medicine Specialist near Pleasant View, 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 Dr. John Pennington affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pennington is affiliated with Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center, Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West, Tristar Centennial 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 Dr. John Pennington accepting new patients in Pleasant View, TN?

    Yes, Dr. John Pennington is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Pennington offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pennington's office at (615) 746-1557 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. John Pennington?

    Please contact Dr. Pennington's office at (615) 746-1557 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Pennington's office located?

    Dr. Pennington's offices are located in Pleasant View, TN, White House, TN, and Greenbrier, TN.