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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wells, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Nicholas Wells, MD is a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Wells is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wells’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wells’s office at (202) 489-5209.
What languages does Dr. Wells speak?
Dr. Wells and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Wells treat?
As a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Wells 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. Wells. 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:
- Premature Baby
- Extremely Premature Baby
- Extremely Premature Baby (23 Weeks)
- Premature Babies
- Preterm infant
- Early baby
- Preemie
- Very preterm infant
- Extremely preterm newborn
- Micro-preemie
- Micropremie
- Baby born at 23 weeks
- Extreme immaturity at birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- P0737: Preterm newborn, gestational age 34 completed weeks
- P0739: Preterm newborn, gestational age 36 completed weeks
- P0736: Preterm newborn, gestational age 33 completed weeks
- P0734: Preterm newborn, gestational age 31 completed weeks
- P0738: Preterm newborn, gestational age 35 completed weeks
- P0735: Preterm newborn, gestational age 32 completed weeks
- P0723: Extreme immaturity of newborn, gestational age 24 completed weeks
- P0722: Extreme immaturity of newborn, gestational age 23 completed weeks
- P0732: Preterm newborn, gestational age 29 completed weeks
- P0724: Extreme immaturity of newborn, gestational age 25 completed weeks
Also known as:
- Newborn Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Newborn Respiratory Failure
- Lung Disease
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Hyaline Membrane Disease
- Neonatal Respiratory Distress
- Neonatal Respiratory Failure
- Infant Lung Failure
- Newborn Breathing Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- P220: Respiratory distress syndrome of newborn
- P285: Respiratory failure of newborn
Also known as:
- Other Newborn Feeding Problems
- Common Infant and Newborn Problems
- Infant and Newborn Nutrition
- Other infant feeding difficulties
- Miscellaneous baby eating issues
- Neonatal feeding disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- P928: Other feeding problems of newborn
Also known as:
- Low Birth Weight Newborn
- Extremely Low Birth Weight Newborn
- Birth Weight
- LBW newborn
- Small baby
- Baby born 2000-2499 grams
- ELBW newborn
- Micropremie
- Baby born 500-749 grams
ICD-10 Codes:
- P0718: Other low birth weight newborn, 2000-2499 grams
- P0702: Extremely low birth weight newborn, 500-749 grams
Also known as:
- Newborn Jaundice from Other Causes
- Jaundice
- Various causes of infant jaundice
- Other reasons for baby yellow skin
- Uncommon newborn jaundice causes
ICD-10 Codes:
- P598: Neonatal jaundice from other specified causes
Also known as:
- Other Personal Health Risks
- Other health risk factors
- Specific personal risks
- Individual health concerns
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9189: Other specified personal risk factors, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Post-Term Baby
- Childbirth Problems
- Overdue baby
- Late baby
- Prolonged pregnancy newborn
ICD-10 Codes:
- P0821: Post-term newborn
Also known as:
- Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD)
- Bronchial Disorder
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Chronic Lung Disease of Infancy
- BPD in Newborns
- Baby Lung Development Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- P271: Bronchopulmonary dysplasia originating in the perinatal period
Also known as:
- Newborn Drug Withdrawal (Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome)
- Pregnancy and Substance Use
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- NAS in newborns
- Infant opioid withdrawal
- Baby drug dependency symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- P961: Neonatal withdrawal symptoms from maternal use of drugs of addiction
Which procedures does Dr. Wells perform as a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist?
As a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Nicholas Wells may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Wells' office.
Does Dr. Wells accept my insurance?
Dr. Wells accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 489-5209 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wells accept in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Wells in Chattanooga, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
CareSource
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Medicaid
State of Georgia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Wells' office located?
Dr. Nicholas Wells' Primary Practice
910 Blackford St
Chattanooga, TN 37403
(202) 489-5209
What is Dr. Wells's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wells's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184791220.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wells?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wells
What is Dr. Nicholas Wells's specialty?
Dr. Wells is a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist near Chattanooga, TN. A pediatrician who serves as the primary care provider for sick newborn infants utilizes their clinical expertise for direct patient care and collaborates with obstetrical colleagues to develop care plans for mothers with high-risk pregnancies. Contact Dr. Wells to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nicholas Wells affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wells 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 Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist?
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Is Nicholas Wells accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?
Yes, Dr. Nicholas Wells is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nicholas Wells offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wells's office at (202) 489-5209 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nicholas Wells?
Please contact Dr. Wells's office at (202) 489-5209 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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