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Dr. Deepika Tumkur, MD

Bluff City, TN

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    Who is Dr. Tumkur, Family Medicine Specialist in Bluff City, TN?

    Dr. Deepika Tumkur, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Bluff City, TN with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Tumkur completed her residency at Etsu. Dr. Tumkur is fluent in English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tumkur’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tumkur’s office at (276) 386-9771.

    Where did Dr. Tumkur go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Etsu

    • Medical School: Jnmc

    Is Dr. Tumkur board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Deepika Tumkur, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Tumkur speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Kannada

    • Malayalam

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Tumkur treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Tumkur 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. Tumkur. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • COPD Flare-Up
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bladder Infection
    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • Bladder Disease
    • Acute Cystitis
    • Sudden Bladder Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Degenerative Nerve Disease
    • Neurodegenerative Disorder
    • Progressive Nerve Disease
    • Nervous System Degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G319: Degenerative disease of nervous system, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Dementia
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    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:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Tumkur perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Tumkur performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Tumkur. 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:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Does Dr. Tumkur accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tumkur accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (276) 386-9771 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tumkur accept in Bluff City, TN?

    Dr. Tumkur in Bluff City, 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

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Moose International

    • Rxcare of Tennessee

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Tumkur's office located?

    Dr. Deepika Tumkur's Primary Practice

    229 Highway 19 E

    Bluff City, TN 37618

    (276) 386-9771

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    Dr. Deepika Tumkur's Practice 2

    1641 Highway 19E Byp

    Elizabethton, TN 37643

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    Dr. Deepika Tumkur's Practice 3

    725 Crum St

    Greeneville, TN 37743

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

    Dr. Tumkur's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366508681.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tumkur?

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

    What is Dr. Deepika Tumkur's specialty?

    Dr. Tumkur is a Family Medicine Specialist near Bluff City, TN. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Tumkur to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Deepika Tumkur affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Tumkur is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Family Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Deepika Tumkur accepting new patients in Bluff City, TN?

    Yes, Dr. Deepika Tumkur is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Deepika Tumkur offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tumkur's office at (276) 386-9771 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Deepika Tumkur?

    Please contact Dr. Tumkur's office at (276) 386-9771 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Deepika Tumkur have?

    Dr. Deepika Tumkur is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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