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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ridinger, Internist in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Heather Ridinger, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ridinger graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. Ridinger is fluent in English and Hungarian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ridinger’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ridinger’s office at (615) 322-3000.
Where did Dr. Ridinger go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ridinger speak?
Dr. Ridinger and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hungarian
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Ridinger typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Ridinger 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. Ridinger. 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.
Also known as:
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- Intractable Dravet Syndrome
- Genetic epilepsy with febrile seizures plus
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Drug-resistant Dravet syndrome
- Refractory Dravet
- Severe myoclonic epilepsy of infancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40834: Dravet syndrome, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Ridinger typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Heather Ridinger may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Ridinger's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ridinger accept my insurance?
Dr. Ridinger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 322-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ridinger accept in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Ridinger in Nashville, 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ridinger's office located?
Dr. Heather Ridinger's Primary Practice
719 Thompson Ln
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 322-3000
What is Dr. Ridinger's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ridinger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417190711.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ridinger?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ridinger
What is Dr. Heather Ridinger's specialty?
Dr. Ridinger is a Internist near Nashville, TN.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Heather Ridinger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ridinger is affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West, Maury Regional Medical Center, Tristar Hendersonville 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Heather Ridinger accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?
Yes, Dr. Heather Ridinger is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Heather Ridinger offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ridinger's office at (615) 322-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Heather Ridinger?
Please contact Dr. Ridinger's office at (615) 322-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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