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Dr. Joseph Thurman, MD

Knoxville, TN

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    Who is Dr. Thurman, Surgeon in Knoxville, TN?

    Dr. Joseph Thurman, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Knoxville, TN. Dr. Thurman graduated from University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine. Dr. Thurman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thurman’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thurman’s office at (865) 524-3695.

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

    • Medical School: University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Thurman speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Thurman treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Thurman 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. Thurman. 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:

    • Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallstones with Acute and Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Gallstones
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Long-term gallbladder inflammation
    • Long-term Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Chronic Cholecystitis
    • Ongoing Gallbladder Issues
    • Mixed cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Acute and chronic gallbladder attack
    • Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Gallbladder attack with stones

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
    • K811: Chronic cholecystitis
    • K8012: Calculus of gallbladder with acute and chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
    • K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones
    • Cholelithiasis
    • Gallbladder stones
    • Biliary calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Appendicitis
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    What procedures does Dr. Thurman perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Thurman 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. Thurman. 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:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal with X-ray
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy with Cholangiography
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
    • 47563: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy with cholangiography

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Partial Colon Removal
    • Partial Colon Removal with Rectum Connection
    • Laparoscopic Colon Mobilization
    • Minimally invasive colectomy
    • Laparoscopic bowel resection
    • Keyhole colon surgery
    • Partial Colectomy
    • Low Pelvic Anastomosis
    • Colon Resection with Coloproctostomy
    • Splenic Flexure Mobilization
    • Laparoscopic Colectomy Assist
    • Colon Take-down Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 44207: Laparoscopy, surgical; colectomy, partial, with anastomosis, with coloproctostomy (low pelvic anastomosis)
    • 44145: Colectomy, partial; with coloproctostomy (low pelvic anastomosis)
    • 44213: Laparoscopy, surgical, mobilization (take-down) of splenic flexure performed in conjunction with partial colectomy (List separately in addition to primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
    • Repair of Small Abdominal Hernia (Complicated)
    • Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
    • Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • First Inguinal Hernia Fix
    • Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
    • Epigastric Hernia Repair
    • Umbilical Hernia Surgery
    • Incisional Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Strangulated Hernia Surgery
    • Ventral hernia repair
    • Umbilical hernia surgery
    • Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
    • Incisional hernia repair
    • Ventral Hernia Repair
    • Umbilical Hernia Repair
    • Incisional Hernia Repair
    • Epigastric Hernia Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
    • 49592: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, incarcerated or strangulated
    • 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
    • 49593: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, reducible

    Also known as:

    • Emergency Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Incarcerated Hernia Repair
    • Strangulated Hernia Surgery
    • Ventral Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Umbilical Hernia Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 49594: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, incarcerated or strangulated

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Removal of Intestinal Adhesions
    • Laparoscopic Enterolysis
    • Bowel Adhesion Release
    • Minimally Invasive Adhesion Removal
    • Abdominal Adhesion Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 44180: Laparoscopy, surgical, enterolysis (freeing of intestinal adhesion) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Small Intestine Feeding Tube Placement
    • Jejunostomy Tube Insertion
    • Enteral Feeding Tube
    • Surgical Feeding Tube

    CPT Codes:

    • 44015: Tube or needle catheter jejunostomy for enteral alimentation, intraoperative, any method (List separately in addition to primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Appendectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
    • Keyhole Appendectomy
    • Scope Appendectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy

    Also known as:

    • Whipple Procedure
    • Pancreaticoduodenectomy
    • Whipple operation
    • Pancreas cancer surgery
    • Pylorus-preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 48150: Pancreatectomy, proximal subtotal with total duodenectomy, partial gastrectomy, choledochoenterostomy and gastrojejunostomy (Whipple-type procedure); with pancreatojejunostomy

    Also known as:

    • Freeing Intestinal Adhesions
    • Enterolysis
    • Bowel Adhesion Removal
    • Lysis of Intestinal Adhesions
    • Release of Bowel Scar Tissue

    CPT Codes:

    • 44005: Enterolysis (freeing of intestinal adhesion) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
    • Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
    • Subcutaneous port placement
    • Central line with port

    CPT Codes:

    • 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older

    Also known as:

    • Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Placement
    • VP Shunt Surgery
    • Brain Shunt Placement
    • Hydrocephalus Shunt

    CPT Codes:

    • 62223: Creation of shunt; ventriculo-peritoneal, -pleural, other terminus

    Does Dr. Thurman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Thurman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (865) 524-3695 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Thurman accept in Knoxville, TN?

    Dr. Thurman in Knoxville, 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

    • Centene

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • PSA Airlines

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Thurman's office located?

    Dr. Joseph Thurman's Primary Practice

    1819 Clinch Ave Ste 200

    Knoxville, TN 37916

    (865) 524-3695

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

    Dr. Thurman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669734323.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thurman?

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

    What is Dr. Joseph Thurman's specialty?

    Dr. Thurman is a Surgeon near Knoxville, TN. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Thurman to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Joseph Thurman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Thurman is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Leconte Medical Center, Covenant Health - Methodist Medical Center, Fort Loudoun Medical Center, Morristown - Hamblen Healthcare System. 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

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    Is Joseph Thurman accepting new patients in Knoxville, TN?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Thurman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joseph Thurman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Thurman's office at (865) 524-3695 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joseph Thurman?

    Please contact Dr. Thurman's office at (865) 524-3695 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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