Who is Dr. Bateman, Internist in Asheville, NC?
Dr. Thomas Bateman, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Asheville, NC. Dr. Bateman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bateman’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bateman’s office at (775) 784-1533.
What languages does Dr. Bateman speak?
Dr. Bateman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Bateman typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Bateman 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. Bateman. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Bateman typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Bateman 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. Bateman's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bateman accept my insurance?
Dr. Bateman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (775) 784-1533 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bateman accept in Asheville, NC?
Dr. Bateman in Asheville, NC 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 and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Not Specified
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Bateman's office located?
What is Dr. Bateman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bateman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780028407.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bateman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bateman
What is Dr. Thomas Bateman's specialty?
Dr. Bateman is a Internist near Asheville, NC.
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.