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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fleming, Neurologist in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. James Fleming, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN. He is board certified. Dr. Fleming is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fleming’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fleming’s office at (423) 778-9001.
What languages does Dr. Fleming speak?
Dr. Fleming and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Fleming treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Fleming 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. Fleming. 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:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Toxic brain damage
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
- Toxic encephalopathy
- Brain damage from toxins
- Drug-induced brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
- G928: Other toxic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
- I63511: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right middle cerebral artery
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Aphasia
- Slurred or Unclear Speech
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Difficulty speaking
- Language impairment
- Loss of speech
- Dysarthria
- Anarthria
- Difficulty articulating words
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4701: Aphasia
- R471: Dysarthria and anarthria
Also known as:
- Hemiplegia
- Hemiplegia (Right Dominant Side)
- Paralysis
- One-sided paralysis
- Hemiparesis
- Partial paralysis on one side
- Right-sided paralysis
- Right dominant hemiplegia
- Weakness on right side
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8194: Hemiplegia, unspecified affecting left nondominant side
- G8191: Hemiplegia, unspecified affecting right dominant side
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Facial Weakness
- Facial Injuries and Disorder
- Neuromuscular Disorder
- Facial Paralysis', 'Facial Droop', 'Weakness in Face', 'Bell's Palsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- R29810: Facial weakness
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
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:
- Brain Swelling
- Brain Disease
- Cerebral Edema
- Edema of the Brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G936: Cerebral edema
Which procedures does Dr. Fleming perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. James Fleming may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Fleming's office.
Does Dr. Fleming accept my insurance?
Dr. Fleming accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 778-9001 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fleming accept in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Fleming 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Georgia
SummaCare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Fleming's office located?
Dr. James Fleming's Primary Practice
979 E 3rd St Ste C830
Chattanooga, TN 37403
(423) 778-9001
What is Dr. Fleming's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fleming's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316180672.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fleming?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fleming
What is Dr. James Fleming's specialty?
Dr. Fleming is a Neurologist near Chattanooga, TN.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Fleming to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. James Fleming affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fleming 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
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Is James Fleming accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?
Yes, Dr. James Fleming is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Fleming offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fleming's office at (423) 778-9001 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Fleming?
Please contact Dr. Fleming's office at (423) 778-9001 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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