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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. Dr. Koons is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Koons’s practice accepts Medicare 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 as an 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Koons typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest 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:
- Kidney Infection
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
- Pyelonephritis
- Acute Kidney Infection
- Renal Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N10: Acute pyelonephritis
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:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Koons typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Koons' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Cigna Group
Community Care Network
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthgram
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
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.
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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. 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 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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