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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Youngblood, Hospitalist in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Laura Youngblood, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN. She is board certified. Dr. Youngblood is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Youngblood’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Youngblood’s office at (423) 778-7610.
Is Dr. Youngblood board certified as a Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Laura Youngblood, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Youngblood speak?
Dr. Youngblood and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Youngblood treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Youngblood 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. Youngblood. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Acute Blood Loss Anemia
- Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
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:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Nervous System Symptoms
- Neurologic Disease
- Neurological signs
- Nerve problems
- Brain and nerve symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2990: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the nervous system
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
Which procedures does Dr. Youngblood perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Laura Youngblood may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Youngblood's office.
Does Dr. Youngblood accept my insurance?
Dr. Youngblood accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 778-7610 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Youngblood accept in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Youngblood 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
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Centene
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
State of Arizona
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Youngblood's office located?
Dr. Laura Youngblood's Primary Practice
960 E 3rd St Ste 208
Chattanooga, TN 37403
(423) 778-7610
What is Dr. Youngblood's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Youngblood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194968776.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Youngblood?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Youngblood
What is Dr. Laura Youngblood's specialty?
Dr. Youngblood is a Hospitalist near Chattanooga, TN. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Youngblood to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Laura Youngblood affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Youngblood is affiliated with Erlanger Baroness Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Laura Youngblood accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?
Yes, Dr. Laura Youngblood is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Laura Youngblood offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Youngblood's office at (423) 778-7610 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Laura Youngblood?
Please contact Dr. Youngblood's office at (423) 778-7610 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Laura Youngblood have?
Dr. Laura Youngblood is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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