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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gilliam, Pediatrician in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Heather Gilliam, DO is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Gilliam completed her residency at University of Tennessee Program. Dr. Gilliam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gilliam’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gilliam’s office.
Where did Dr. Gilliam go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Tennessee Program
What languages does Dr. Gilliam speak?
Dr. Gilliam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Gilliam treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Gilliam 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. Gilliam. 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:
- Newborn Affected by Mother's Group B Strep
- Streptococcal Infection
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Infant affected by maternal GBS', 'Baby affected by mother's strep B
- Newborn with Group B Strep exposure
- Neonatal GBS infection from mother
ICD-10 Codes:
- P0082: Newborn affected by (positive) maternal group B streptococcus (GBS) colonization
Also known as:
- Other Specified Aftercare
- Specific post-op care
- Specialized recovery care
- Follow-up for specific procedures
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Other Personal Health Risks
- Other health risk factors
- Specific personal risks
- Individual health concerns
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9189: Other specified personal risk factors, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Premature Baby
- Premature Babies
- Preterm infant
- Early baby
- Preemie
ICD-10 Codes:
- P0739: Preterm newborn, gestational age 36 completed weeks
Also known as:
- Post-Term Baby
- Childbirth Problems
- Overdue baby
- Late baby
- Prolonged pregnancy newborn
ICD-10 Codes:
- P0821: Post-term newborn
Also known as:
- Newborn Suspected Infection Ruled Out
- Newborn Screening
- No newborn infection found
- Infant infectious disease cleared
- Newborn sepsis ruled out
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z051: Observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected infectious condition ruled out
Also known as:
- Ear and Hearing Examination with Abnormal Findings
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Abnormal Hearing Test
- Ear Exam with Issues
- Hearing Problem Diagnosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01118: Encounter for examination of ears and hearing with other abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Baby Scalp Swelling (Caput Succedaneum)
- Childbirth Problems
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Caput newborn', 'Swelling on baby's head after birth
- Birth-related scalp edema
ICD-10 Codes:
- P1281: Caput succedaneum
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Early infant health exam
- First week baby checkup
- Post-delivery newborn exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old
Also known as:
- Newborn Jaundice
- Jaundice
- Neonatal Jaundice
- Infant Jaundice
- Physiological Jaundice
ICD-10 Codes:
- P599: Neonatal jaundice, unspecified
Also known as:
- Myotonic Dystrophy
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Myotonic dystrophy
- DM', 'Steinert's Disease
- Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7111: Myotonic muscular dystrophy
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Heart Murmur
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Heart Valve Disease
- Cardiac murmur
- Abnormal heart sound
- Heart sound abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R011: Cardiac murmur, unspecified
Also known as:
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Swallowing Disorder
- Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
- Trouble Starting to Swallow
- Throat Swallowing Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
Also known as:
- Unspecified Psychosocial Problems
- General social and psychological issues
- Broad life circumstance challenges
- Unidentified mental health factors
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z659: Problem related to unspecified psychosocial circumstances
Also known as:
- Feeding Difficulties
- Eating Problems
- Swallowing Problems
- Unspecified Feeding Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Gilliam perform as a Pediatrician?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Heather Gilliam may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Gilliam's office.
Does Dr. Gilliam accept my insurance?
Dr. Gilliam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gilliam accept in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Gilliam in Chattanooga, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
CareSource
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
State of Georgia
State of Tennessee
SummaCare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Gilliam's office located?
What is Dr. Gilliam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gilliam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760740716.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gilliam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gilliam
What is Dr. Heather Gilliam's specialty?
Dr. Gilliam is a Pediatrician near Chattanooga, TN. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Gilliam to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Heather Gilliam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gilliam is affiliated with Erlanger Baroness Hospital 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
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Is Heather Gilliam accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?
Yes, Dr. Heather Gilliam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Heather Gilliam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gilliam's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Heather Gilliam?
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