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Dr. James Truett, MD

Cullowhee, NC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Truett, Family Medicine Specialist in Cullowhee, NC?

    Dr. James Truett, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Cullowhee, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Truett is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Truett’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Truett’s office at (615) 359-1865.

    What languages does Dr. Truett speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Truett treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Truett 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. Truett. 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:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Strep Throat
    • Sore Throat
    • Sore Throat Due to Other Germs
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Acute pharyngitis from specific organisms
    • Bacterial sore throat
    • Infectious pharyngitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J028: Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J111: Influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Persistent sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Bronchitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Chest cold
    • Inflammation of bronchial tubes
    • Acute bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J40: Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
    • H6692: Otitis media, unspecified, left ear

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Which procedures does Dr. Truett perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. James Truett may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Truett's office.

    Does Dr. Truett accept my insurance?

    Dr. Truett accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 359-1865 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Truett accept in Cullowhee, NC?

    Dr. Truett in Cullowhee, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Nevada

    • State of North Carolina

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Truett's office located?

    Dr. James Truett's Primary Practice

    1 University Dr

    Cullowhee, NC 28723

    (615) 359-1865

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    Caller Box

    1 Hospital Rd # 268 # C

    Cherokee, NC 28719

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    Dr. James Truett's Practice 3

    294 Summar Dr

    Jackson, TN 38301

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

    Dr. Truett's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952544249.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Truett?

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

    What is Dr. James Truett's specialty?

    Dr. Truett is a Family Medicine Specialist near Cullowhee, NC. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Truett to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Truett affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Truett is affiliated with Mission 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 Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with 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 James Truett accepting new patients in Cullowhee, NC?

    Yes, Dr. James Truett is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Truett offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Truett's office at (615) 359-1865 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Truett?

    Please contact Dr. Truett's office at (615) 359-1865 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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