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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pelster, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Meredith Pelster, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Pelster is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pelster’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pelster’s office at (423) 715-5917.
What languages does Dr. Pelster speak?
Dr. Pelster and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Pelster treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Pelster 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. Pelster. 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:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
- Colon Cancer
- Ascending Colon Cancer
- Bowel Cancer
- Colorectal Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- C187: Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
- C182: Malignant neoplasm of ascending colon
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Cancer of the pancreas
- Malignant neoplasm of pancreas
- Pancreatic adenocarcinoma
- Pancreas Cancer
- Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
- Cancer of Pancreas Tail
ICD-10 Codes:
- C251: Malignant neoplasm of body of pancreas
- C250: Malignant neoplasm of head of pancreas
- C252: Malignant neoplasm of tail of pancreas
Also known as:
- Clinical Research Control Examination
- Clinical Trials
- Research Study Checkup
- Clinical Trial Participant Exam
- Control Group Medical Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z006: Encounter for examination for normal comparison and control in clinical research program
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Nutritional Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Dietary Anemia
- Malnutrition Anemia
- Vitamin Deficiency Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D539: Nutritional anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low White Blood Cell Count from Chemotherapy
- Blood Disorder
- Chemotherapy-induced agranulocytosis
- Neutropenia from cancer treatment
- Severe white blood cell deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D701: Agranulocytosis secondary to cancer chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Bile Duct Cancer
- Liver Cancer
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C221: Intrahepatic bile duct carcinoma
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Anal Cancer
- Anal Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
- Cancer of the anal canal
- Malignant neoplasm of anal canal
- Anorectal cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C211: Malignant neoplasm of anal canal
Also known as:
- Stomach Cancer
- Gastric Cancer
- Stomach Carcinoma
- Fundus Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C161: Malignant neoplasm of fundus of stomach
Also known as:
- Insomnia
- Sleeplessness
- Trouble sleeping
- Chronic insomnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4700: Insomnia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophagus Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Esophagus
- Gullet Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C155: Malignant neoplasm of lower third of esophagus
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Cancer Spread to Liver and Bile Duct
- Liver Cancer
- Metastatic Liver Cancer
- Secondary Liver Tumor
- Liver Metastasis
ICD-10 Codes:
- C787: Secondary malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct
Also known as:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
Which procedures does Dr. Pelster perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Meredith Pelster may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pelster's office.
Does Dr. Pelster accept my insurance?
Dr. Pelster accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 715-5917 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pelster accept in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Pelster in Nashville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Passport Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pelster's office located?
Dr. Meredith Pelster's Primary Practice
335 24th Ave N Ste 200
Nashville, TN 37203
(423) 715-5917
What is Dr. Pelster's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pelster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881936334.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pelster?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pelster
What is Dr. Meredith Pelster's specialty?
Dr. Pelster is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Nashville, TN. An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available. Contact Dr. Pelster to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Meredith Pelster affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pelster is affiliated with Tristar Centennial Medical Center 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 Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
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Is Meredith Pelster accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?
Yes, Dr. Meredith Pelster is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Meredith Pelster offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pelster's office at (423) 715-5917 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Meredith Pelster?
Please contact Dr. Pelster's office at (423) 715-5917 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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