Who is Dr. Fonge, Internist in Nashville, TN?
What languages does Dr. Fonge speak?
Dr. Fonge and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Fonge typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Fonge 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. Fonge. 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:
- Severe Asthma Attack
- Asthma
- Status Asthmaticus
- Life-Threatening Asthma
- Asthma Crisis
- Asthma Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45902: Unspecified asthma with status asthmaticus
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Fonge typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. John Fonge 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. Fonge's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Fonge accept my insurance?
Dr. Fonge accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fonge accept in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Fonge in Nashville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Oscar Health
State of Alabama
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Where is Dr. Fonge's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Fonge affiliated with?
Dr. Fonge has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Fonge's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fonge's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134534654.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fonge?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fonge
What is Dr. John Fonge's specialty?
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.