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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Koons, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Donald Koons, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Koons is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Koons’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Koons’s office at (615) 322-4916.
Is Dr. Koons board certified in Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Donald Koons, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Koons speak?
Dr. Koons and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Koons treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Koons 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. Koons. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- Kidney Infection
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
- Pyelonephritis
- Acute Kidney Infection
- Renal Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N10: Acute pyelonephritis
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Pelvic Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Lower belly pain
- Pain in lower abdomen
- Abdominal discomfort
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1030: Lower abdominal pain, unspecified
- R1013: Epigastric pain
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
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:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Which procedures does Dr. Koons perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Donald Koons may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Koons' office.
Does Dr. Koons accept my insurance?
Dr. Koons accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 322-4916 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Koons accept in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Koons in Nashville, 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
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
HealthScope
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Koons' office located?
What is Dr. Koons's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Koons's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558418418.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Koons?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Koons
What is Dr. Donald Koons's specialty?
Dr. Koons is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Nashville, TN. 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. Contact Dr. Koons to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Donald Koons affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Koons 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
Where can I learn more about Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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Is Donald Koons accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?
Yes, Dr. Donald Koons is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Donald Koons offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Koons's office at (615) 322-4916 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Donald Koons?
Please contact Dr. Koons's office at (615) 322-4916 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Donald Koons have?
Dr. Donald Koons is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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