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Dr. Elizabeth Rees, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Oak Ridge, TN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Rees, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Oak Ridge, TN?

    Dr. Elizabeth Rees, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Oak Ridge, TN. Dr. Rees is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rees’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rees’s office at (865) 835-3408.

    What languages does Dr. Rees speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Rees typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Rees 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. Rees. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal EKG
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Irregular Electrocardiogram
    • Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
    • ECG Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Neck Muscle Strain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Pulled neck muscle
    • Cervical strain
    • Neck soft tissue strain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S161XXA: Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Arrhythmia
    • Tachycardia
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Racing heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    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

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Rees typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Rees may include:

    Please contact Dr. Rees' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Rees accept my insurance?

    Dr. Rees accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (865) 835-3408 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Rees accept in Oak Ridge, TN?

    Dr. Rees in Oak Ridge, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alliance Health

    • American Plan Administrators

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Rees' office located?

    Dr. Elizabeth Rees' Primary Practice

    990 Oak Ridge Tpke

    Oak Ridge, TN 37830

    (865) 835-3408

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

    Dr. Rees's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093940413.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rees?

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

    What is Dr. Elizabeth Rees's specialty?

    Dr. Rees is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Oak Ridge, TN.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Elizabeth Rees affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Rees is affiliated with Moses H Cone Memorial 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

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. Elizabeth Rees accepting new patients in Oak Ridge, TN?

    Yes, Dr. Elizabeth Rees is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Elizabeth Rees offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rees' office at (865) 835-3408 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Elizabeth Rees?

    Please contact Dr. Rees' office at (865) 835-3408 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Rees' office located?

    Dr. Rees' office is located in Oak Ridge, TN.