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Dr. John Peters, MD

Union City, TN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Peters, Hospitalist in Union City, TN?

    Dr. John Peters, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Union City, TN. Dr. Peters is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Peters’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Peters’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Peters speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Peters typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Peters 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. Peters. 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:

    • 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Peters typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. John Peters may include:

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

    Does Dr. Peters accept my insurance?

    Dr. Peters accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Peters accept in Union City, TN?

    Dr. Peters in Union City, 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

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Peters' office located?

    Dr. John Peters' Primary Practice

    1201 Bishop St

    Union City, TN 38261

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

    Dr. Peters's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275765950.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Peters?

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

    What is Dr. John Peters's specialty?

    Dr. Peters is a Hospitalist near Union City, TN.

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. John Peters affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Peters is affiliated with Cookeville Regional Medical Center, University Of Maryland Shore Medical Center At Easton, Northwest Hospital, The University Of Tennessee Medical Center, Baptist Health Paducah, Parkwest 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 Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospitalist. 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 John Peters accepting new patients in Union City, TN?

    Yes, Dr. John Peters is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Peters offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Peters's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Peters?

    Please contact Dr. Peters's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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