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Dr. Amy Wells, MD

Chattanooga, TN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wells, Pediatrician in Chattanooga, TN?

    Dr. Amy Wells, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN. She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Wells is fluent in English, Albanian, Danish, Macedonian, Marathi, Oriya, Slovenian, Swahili, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Turkmen, Uzbek, Yiddish, and Zulu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wells’s practice accepts Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wells’s office at (423) 778-5437.

    Is Dr. Wells board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Amy Wells, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Wells speak?

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

    • Albanian

    • Danish

    • English

    • Macedonian

    • Marathi

    • Oriya

    • Slovenian

    • Swahili

    • Tamil

    • Thai

    • Turkish

    • Turkmen

    • Uzbek

    • Yiddish

    • Zulu

    What conditions does Dr. Wells treat?

    As a Pediatrician, 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Feeding Difficulties
    • Feeding Difficulties
    • Atypical Feeding Problems
    • Unusual Eating Issues
    • Specific Feeding Challenges
    • Eating Problems
    • Swallowing Problems
    • Unspecified Feeding Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6339: Other feeding difficulties
    • R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Difficulty Breastfeeding
    • Breastfeeding
    • Common Infant and Newborn Problems
    • Baby trouble nursing
    • Neonatal feeding issues at breast
    • Infant breastfeeding problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P925: Neonatal difficulty in feeding at breast

    Also known as:

    • Preventive Fluoride Treatment
    • Fluoride application
    • Dental fluoride treatment
    • Prophylactic fluoride

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z293: Encounter for prophylactic fluoride administration

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Jaundice
    • Jaundice
    • Neonatal Jaundice
    • Infant Jaundice
    • Physiological Jaundice

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P599: Neonatal jaundice, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Exercise Counseling
    • Fitness Coaching
    • Physical Activity Guidance
    • Exercise Prescription

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7182: Exercise counseling

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • General Health Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Routine Check-up
    • Preventive Health Exam
    • Wellness Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Vaccine Safety Counseling
    • Vaccine Safety
    • Immunization Advice
    • Vaccine Information Session
    • Vaccine Side Effects Counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7185: Encounter for immunization safety counseling

    Also known as:

    • Preventive Immune Treatment for RSV
    • RSV prophylactic immunotherapy
    • RSV immune prevention
    • Preventive RSV treatment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z2911: Encounter for prophylactic immunotherapy for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
    • Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
    • Special Medical Visits
    • Unusual Doctor Appointments
    • Healthcare for Unique Situations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances

    Which procedures does Dr. Wells perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Amy Wells may include:

    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 (423) 778-5437 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

    • All Other Third Party

    • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

    • CareSource

    • Centene

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • State of Georgia

    • State of Tennessee

    • SummaCare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Wells' office located?

    Dr. Amy Wells' Primary Practice

    900 E 3rd St

    Chattanooga, TN 37403

    (423) 778-5437

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    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 1477614246.

    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. Amy Wells's specialty?

    Dr. Wells is a Pediatrician near Chattanooga, TN. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Wells to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Amy 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 Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician 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 Amy Wells accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?

    Yes, Dr. Amy Wells is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Amy Wells offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wells's office at (423) 778-5437 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Amy Wells?

    Please contact Dr. Wells's office at (423) 778-5437 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Amy Wells have?

    Dr. Amy Wells is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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