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Dr. Rachel Appelbaum

Trauma Surgeon, Critical Care Surgeon

Nashville, TN

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Appelbaum, Trauma Surgeon in Nashville, TN?

    Dr. Rachel Appelbaum is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Appelbaum is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Appelbaum’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Appelbaum’s office at (615) 322-3000.

    What languages does Dr. Appelbaum speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Appelbaum typically treat?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Appelbaum 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. Appelbaum. 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 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 a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Appelbaum typically perform?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Rachel Appelbaum may include:

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

    Does Dr. Appelbaum accept my insurance?

    Dr. Appelbaum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 322-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Appelbaum accept in Nashville, TN?

    Dr. Appelbaum 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 Blue Shield of Tennessee

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • State of Alabama

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    Where is Dr. Appelbaum's office located?

    Dr. Rachel Appelbaum's Primary Practice

    3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic

    Nashville, TN 37232

    (615) 322-3000

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    Dr. Rachel Appelbaum's Practice 2

    1301 Medical Center Dr

    Nashville, TN 37232

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    What hospitals are Dr. Appelbaum affiliated with?

    Dr. Appelbaum has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center,Nashville, TN
    Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital,Lebanon, TN

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

    Dr. Appelbaum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619355815.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Appelbaum?

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

    What is Dr. Rachel Appelbaum's specialty?

    Dr. Appelbaum is a Trauma Surgeon near Nashville, TN.

    What does a Trauma Surgeon do?

    Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.

    Is Dr. Rachel Appelbaum affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Appelbaum is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Vanderbilt Wilson County 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

    When to see a Trauma Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Trauma Surgeon. 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. Rachel Appelbaum accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?

    Yes, Dr. Rachel Appelbaum is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Rachel Appelbaum offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Appelbaum's office at (615) 322-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Rachel Appelbaum?

    Please contact Dr. Appelbaum's office at (615) 322-3000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Appelbaum's office located?

    Dr. Appelbaum's office is located in Nashville, TN.