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Dr. Michael Czarnecki, MD

Dr. Michael Czarnecki, MD

Chattanooga, TN

16 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Czarnecki, Pulmonologist in Chattanooga, TN?

    Dr. Michael Czarnecki, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified. Dr. Czarnecki graduated from Ross University School Of Medicine and completed his residency at Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. Czarnecki is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Czarnecki’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Czarnecki’s office at (423) 710-3864.

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

    • Fellowship: Baylor College Of Medicine

    • Residency: Oregon Health & Science University

    • Medical School: Ross University School Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Czarnecki board certified as a Pulmonologist?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Czarnecki, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Czarnecki speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Czarnecki treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Czarnecki 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. Czarnecki. 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:

    • Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
    • AAT Deficiency
    • Alpha-1 Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E8801: Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • COPD Flare-Up
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Lung Disease
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Emphysema
    • Centriacinar Emphysema
    • Lung Emphysema
    • COPD
    • Pulmonary Emphysema
    • Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J432: Centrilobular emphysema
    • J439: Emphysema, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Moderate Persistent Asthma
    • Asthma
    • Ongoing Moderate Asthma
    • Regular Moderate Asthma
    • Chronic Moderate Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Dementia
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    What procedures does Dr. Czarnecki perform?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Czarnecki performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Czarnecki. 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:

    • Bronchoscopy with Brushing
    • Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
    • Bronchoscopy with Lung Biopsy
    • Image-Guided Bronchoscopy
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Biopsy
    • Bronchial brushing
    • Lung scope with biopsy
    • Flexible bronchoscopy with brushing
    • Bronchial lavage
    • BAL procedure
    • Lung washing
    • Flexible bronchoscopy
    • Lung Scope with Biopsy
    • Bronchial Biopsy
    • Endobronchial Biopsy
    • Flexible Bronchoscopy with Biopsy
    • Navigational Bronchoscopy
    • Computer-Assisted Bronchoscopy
    • Advanced Lung Scope

    CPT Codes:

    • 31623: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with brushing or protected brushings
    • 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
    • 31625: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial or endobronchial biopsy(s), single or multiple sites
    • 31627: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with computer-assisted, image-guided navigation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure[s])

    Also known as:

    • Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy
    • Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy and Ultrasound
    • Biopsy
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Transbronchial Biopsy
    • Bronchoscopic Lung Biopsy
    • Lung Tissue Sample via Scope
    • EBUS Bronchoscopy
    • Endobronchial Ultrasound Biopsy
    • Lung Lymph Node Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31628: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe
    • 31652: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided transtracheal and/or transbronchial sampling (eg, aspiration[s]/biopsy[ies]), one or two mediastinal and/or hilar lymph node stations or structures

    Also known as:

    • Inhalation Breathing Treatment
    • Nebulizer Treatment
    • Aerosol Treatment
    • IPPB Treatment
    • Airway Obstruction Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device

    Does Dr. Czarnecki accept my insurance?

    Dr. Czarnecki accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 710-3864 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Czarnecki 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 and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Arizona

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Czarnecki's office located?

    Dr. Michael Czarnecki's Primary Practice

    1301 McCallie Ave Ste 200

    Chattanooga, TN 37404

    (423) 710-3864

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    Dr. Michael Czarnecki's Practice 2

    961 Spring Creek Rd Ste 301

    Chattanooga, TN 37412

    (423) 710-3864

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    Dr. Michael Czarnecki's Practice 3

    5441 Highway 153 Ste 100

    Hixson, TN 37343

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

    Dr. Czarnecki's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780774083.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Czarnecki?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Czarnecki's specialty?

    Dr. Czarnecki is a Pulmonologist near Chattanooga, TN. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Czarnecki to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michael Czarnecki affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Czarnecki is affiliated with Erlanger Baroness Hospital, CommonSpirit - Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga, Parkridge Medical Center, Cookeville Regional 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

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    Is Michael Czarnecki accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Czarnecki is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Czarnecki offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Czarnecki's office at (423) 710-3864 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Czarnecki?

    Please contact Dr. Czarnecki's office at (423) 710-3864 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Czarnecki have?

    Dr. Michael Czarnecki is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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