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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pilkinton, Infectious Disease Specialist in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Mark Pilkinton, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Pilkinton is fluent in English and Kannada, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pilkinton’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pilkinton’s office at (615) 222-3449.
What languages does Dr. Pilkinton speak?
Dr. Pilkinton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Kannada
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Pilkinton typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Pilkinton 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. Pilkinton. 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hip Fracture
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Hip
- Thigh Bone Fracture
- Femoral Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72142A: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
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
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
Also known as:
- Right Hip Fracture
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Hip
- Right Femur Fracture
- Thigh Bone Break
- Hip Bone Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72141A: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Pilkinton typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Mark Pilkinton may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Pilkinton's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Pilkinton accept my insurance?
Dr. Pilkinton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 222-3449 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pilkinton accept in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Pilkinton in Nashville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Pilkinton's office located?
Dr. Mark Pilkinton's Primary Practice
4220 Harding Pike
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 222-3449
What is Dr. Pilkinton's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pilkinton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184868481.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pilkinton?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pilkinton
What is Dr. Mark Pilkinton's specialty?
Dr. Pilkinton is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Nashville, TN.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Mark Pilkinton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pilkinton is affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Mark Pilkinton accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?
Yes, Dr. Mark Pilkinton is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mark Pilkinton offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pilkinton's office at (615) 222-3449 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mark Pilkinton?
Please contact Dr. Pilkinton's office at (615) 222-3449 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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