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Dr. Phillip Forsythe, MD

Hendersonville, TN

35 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Forsythe, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Hendersonville, TN?

    Dr. Phillip Forsythe, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Hendersonville, TN with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 35 years. Dr. Forsythe completed his residency at Univ Tn Coll Med-Chattanooga, General Surgery. Dr. Forsythe is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Forsythe’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Forsythe’s office at (615) 338-1200.

    Where did Dr. Forsythe go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Tn Coll Med-Chattanooga, General Surgery

    • Medical School: University of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn

    What languages does Dr. Forsythe speak?

    Dr. Forsythe and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Forsythe treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Forsythe 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. Forsythe. 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:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Right Lower Abdominal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain
    • Pain in lower right belly
    • RLQ pain
    • Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain
    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
    • R1031: Right lower quadrant pain

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    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:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Migraine
    • Migraine headache
    • Severe headache
    • Vascular headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Novel Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J09X2: Influenza due to identified novel influenza A virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Strep Throat
    • Sore Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Forsythe perform as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Phillip Forsythe may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Forsythe's office.

    Does Dr. Forsythe accept my insurance?

    Dr. Forsythe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 338-1200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Forsythe accept in Hendersonville, TN?

    Dr. Forsythe in Hendersonville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • Passport Health Plan

    • State of Kentucky

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Forsythe's office located?

    Dr. Phillip Forsythe's Primary Practice

    355 New Shackle Island Rd

    Hendersonville, TN 37075

    (615) 338-1200

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    Dr. Phillip Forsythe's Practice 2

    1100 Brookhaven Rd

    Franklin, KY 42134

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    What is Dr. Forsythe's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Forsythe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275566093.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Forsythe?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Forsythe

    What is Dr. Phillip Forsythe's specialty?

    Dr. Forsythe is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Hendersonville, TN. 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. Contact Dr. Forsythe to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Phillip Forsythe affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Forsythe is affiliated with The Medical Center at Bowling Green 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

    Where can I learn more about Emergency Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Phillip Forsythe accepting new patients in Hendersonville, TN?

    Yes, Dr. Phillip Forsythe is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Phillip Forsythe offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Forsythe's office at (615) 338-1200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Phillip Forsythe?

    Please contact Dr. Forsythe's office at (615) 338-1200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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