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Who is Dr. Tipton, Internist in Knoxville, TN?
Dr. Katie Tipton, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Knoxville, TN. Dr. Tipton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tipton’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tipton’s office at (865) 539-0270.
What languages does Dr. Tipton speak?
Dr. Tipton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Tipton typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Tipton 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. Tipton. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Tipton typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Katie Tipton 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
Please contact Dr. Tipton's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Tipton accept my insurance?
Dr. Tipton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (865) 539-0270 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tipton accept in Knoxville, TN?
Dr. Tipton in Knoxville, 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 Michigan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Trustmark Mutual Holding Company
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Tipton's office located?
Dr. Katie Tipton's Primary Practice
280 Fort Sanders West Blvd Ste 101
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 539-0270
What is Dr. Tipton's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tipton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437416716.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tipton?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tipton
What is Dr. Katie Tipton's specialty?
Dr. Tipton is a Internist near Knoxville, TN.
What does an Internist do?
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.