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Dr. David Eakes, MD

Knoxville, TN

36 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Eakes, Pediatrician in Knoxville, TN?

    Dr. David Eakes, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Knoxville, TN with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Eakes graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine and completed his residency at University Hosp, Pediatrics. Dr. Eakes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Eakes’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Eakes’s office at (865) 687-2000.

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

    • Residency: University Hosp, Pediatrics | U Miss Med Ctr | UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    • Medical School: University of Ms Sch of Med, Jackson Ms | University Of Ms Sch Of Medicine | University of Mississippi School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Eakes board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. David Eakes, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Eakes speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Eakes treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Eakes 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. Eakes. 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:

    • Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
    • Lipid Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Blood Disorder Check
    • Immune System Check-up
    • Hematologic Screening
    • Cholesterol Screening
    • Fat Metabolism Disorder Screening
    • Lipid Panel Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
    • Z13220: Encounter for screening for lipoid disorders

    Also known as:

    • Mental Health Screening
    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Behavioral Health Screening
    • Psychological Assessment
    • Mental Wellness Check
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1330: Encounter for screening examination for mental health and behavioral disorders, unspecified
    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Jaundice
    • Jaundice
    • Neonatal Jaundice
    • Infant Jaundice
    • Physiological Jaundice

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P599: Neonatal jaundice, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Cerebral Palsy
    • Spastic Diplegia', 'CP with spastic diplegia', 'Little's disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G801: Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD
    • Long-Term Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Expressive Language Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Language Production Disorder
    • Verbal Expression Difficulty
    • Speech Output Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F801: Expressive language disorder

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
    • Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Global Developmental Delay Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Comprehensive Developmental Screening
    • Milestone Delay Screening
    • Overall Child Development Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1342: Encounter for screening for global developmental delays (milestones)

    Also known as:

    • Wheezing
    • Breathing Problems
    • Whistling breath
    • Wheezy breathing
    • Asthmatic breathing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R062: Wheezing

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type

    Also known as:

    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
    • Severe Autism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    Which procedures does Dr. Eakes perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. David Eakes may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Eakes' office.

    Does Dr. Eakes accept my insurance?

    Dr. Eakes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (865) 687-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Eakes accept in Knoxville, TN?

    Dr. Eakes in Knoxville, 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

    • BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

    • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Wausau Insurance

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    Where is Dr. Eakes' office located?

    Dr. David Eakes' Primary Practice

    100 Tech Center Dr

    Knoxville, TN 37912

    (865) 687-2000

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    Dr. David Eakes' Practice 2

    4005 Fountain Valley Dr Ste 150

    Knoxville, TN 37918

    (865) 223-6561

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

    Dr. Eakes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235225343.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Eakes?

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

    What is Dr. David Eakes's specialty?

    Dr. Eakes is a Pediatrician near Knoxville, TN. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Eakes to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. David Eakes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Eakes is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician with 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 David Eakes accepting new patients in Knoxville, TN?

    Yes, Dr. David Eakes is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. David Eakes offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Eakes's office at (865) 687-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with David Eakes?

    Please contact Dr. Eakes's office at (865) 687-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. David Eakes have?

    Dr. David Eakes is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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