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47 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Garner, Internist in Murfreesboro, TN?
Dr. James Garner, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Murfreesboro, TN. He has been practicing for over 47 years. Dr. Garner completed his residency at Pensacola Ed Prog. Dr. Garner is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Garner’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Garner’s office at (615) 890-5393.
Where did Dr. Garner go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Pensacola Ed Prog
What languages does Dr. Garner speak?
Dr. Garner and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Garner typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Garner 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. Garner. 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:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Garner typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. James Garner may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Garner's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Garner accept my insurance?
Dr. Garner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 890-5393 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Garner accept in Murfreesboro, TN?
Dr. Garner in Murfreesboro, 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 Blue Shield of Tennessee
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Farm Bureau Health Plans
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Garner's office located?
What is Dr. Garner's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Garner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831269406.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Garner?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Garner
What is Dr. James Garner's specialty?
Dr. Garner is a Internist near Murfreesboro, TN.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. James Garner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Garner is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Vanderbilt Tullahoma - Harton 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is James Garner accepting new patients in Murfreesboro, TN?
Yes, Dr. James Garner is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Garner offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Garner's office at (615) 890-5393 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Garner?
Please contact Dr. Garner's office at (615) 890-5393 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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