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Dr. James Macdonald, MD

Franklin, TN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Macdonald, Family Medicine Specialist in Franklin, TN?

    Dr. James Macdonald, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Franklin, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Macdonald is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Macdonald’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Macdonald’s office at (615) 322-3000.

    Is Dr. Macdonald board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. James Macdonald, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Macdonald speak?

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

    • English

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

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

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    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:

    • 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:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

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

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. James Macdonald may include:

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

    Does Dr. Macdonald accept my insurance?

    Dr. Macdonald accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 322-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Macdonald accept in Franklin, TN?

    Dr. Macdonald in Franklin, 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

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Macdonald's office located?

    Dr. James Macdonald's Primary Practice

    2105 Edward Curd Ln

    Franklin, TN 37067

    (615) 322-3000

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    Dr. James Macdonald's Practice 2

    64 Belinda Pkwy

    Mount Juliet, TN 37122

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    Dr. James Macdonald's Practice 3

    3601 Tvc

    Nashville, TN 37232

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

    Dr. Macdonald's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366526469.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Macdonald?

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

    What is Dr. James Macdonald's specialty?

    Dr. Macdonald is a Family Medicine Specialist near Franklin, 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. James Macdonald affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Macdonald is affiliated with Williamson Health, Verde Valley Medical Center, Tristar Centennial Medical Center, Maury 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

    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 James Macdonald accepting new patients in Franklin, TN?

    Yes, Dr. James Macdonald is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Macdonald offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Macdonald's office at (615) 322-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Macdonald?

    Please contact Dr. Macdonald's office at (615) 322-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Macdonald have?

    Dr. James Macdonald is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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