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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Burton, Internist in Knoxville, TN?
Dr. Robert Burton, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Knoxville, TN with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Burton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Burton’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Burton’s office at (865) 531-1300.
What languages does Dr. Burton speak?
Dr. Burton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Burton treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Burton 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. Burton. 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:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
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:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bedsore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
- Bed Sore
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89610: Pressure ulcer of right heel, unstageable
- L89314: Pressure ulcer of right buttock, stage 4
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
- Arrhythmia
- POTS
- Orthostatic intolerance
- Postural tachycardia syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- G90A: Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome [POTS]
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
- Urological Device Fitting
- Bladder Device Adjustment
- Catheter Fitting
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device
Also known as:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0589: Other rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites
Which procedures does Dr. Burton perform as an Internist?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Robert Burton may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Burton's office.
Does Dr. Burton accept my insurance?
Dr. Burton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (865) 531-1300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Burton accept in Knoxville, TN?
Dr. Burton in Knoxville, 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Centene
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
Sunrise Senior Living
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Where is Dr. Burton's office located?
Dr. Robert Burton's Primary Practice
7503 S Northshore Dr
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 531-1300
What is Dr. Burton's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Burton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114213253.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Burton?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Burton
What is Dr. Robert Burton's specialty?
Dr. Burton is a Internist near Knoxville, TN.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Burton to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Robert Burton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Burton is affiliated with The University of Tennessee Medical Center 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 Robert Burton accepting new patients in Knoxville, TN?
Yes, Dr. Robert Burton is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Burton offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Burton's office at (865) 531-1300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Burton?
Please contact Dr. Burton's office at (865) 531-1300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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