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Dr. Charlie Fang, MD

Whitwell, TN

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Fang, Family Medicine Specialist in Whitwell, TN?

    Dr. Charlie Fang, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Whitwell, TN with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Fang is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fang’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fang’s office at (706) 517-2093.

    What languages does Dr. Fang speak?

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

    • Chinese
    • English

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

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

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, 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:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    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:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

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

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Charlie Fang may include:

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

    Does Dr. Fang accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 517-2093 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Fang accept in Whitwell, TN?

    Dr. Fang in Whitwell, 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

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC)

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Fang's office located?

    Dr. Charlie Fang's Primary Practice

    13851 Highway 28

    Whitwell, TN 37397

    (706) 517-2093

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    Dr. Charlie Fang's Practice 2

    707 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd

    Chatsworth, GA 30705

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    What hospitals are Dr. Fang affiliated with?

    Dr. Fang has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Lee County Community Hospital,Pennington Gap, VA
    Erlanger Bledsoe Hospital,Pikeville, TN
    Lonesome Pine Hospital,Big Stone Gap, VA
    Erlanger Baroness Hospital,Chattanooga, TN
    Erlanger Bledsoe Hospital,Pikeville, TN
    Johnson County Community Hospital,Mountain City, TN

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

    Dr. Fang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609962521.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fang?

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

    What is Dr. Charlie Fang's specialty?

    Dr. Fang is a Family Medicine Specialist near Whitwell, 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. Charlie Fang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Fang is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Lee County Community Hospital, Erlanger Bledsoe Hospital, Lonesome Pine Hospital, Erlanger Baroness Hospital, Erlanger Bledsoe Hospital, Johnson County Community 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

    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. Charlie Fang accepting new patients in Whitwell, TN?

    Yes, Dr. Charlie Fang is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Charlie Fang offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fang's office at (706) 517-2093 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Charlie Fang?

    Please contact Dr. Fang's office at (706) 517-2093 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Fang's office located?

    Dr. Fang's offices are located in Whitwell, TN and Chatsworth, GA.