ST
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Tonks, Vascular Surgeon in Knoxville, TN?
Dr. Stephen Tonks, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Knoxville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Tonks is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tonks’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tonks’s office.
What languages does Dr. Tonks speak?
Dr. Tonks and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Tonks treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Tonks 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. Tonks. 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:
- Peripheral Artery Disease with Both Legs Pain When Walking
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Peripheral Artery Disease with Right Leg Pain When Walking
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Bilateral leg claudication
- PAD both legs pain with activity
- Both legs artery pain when walking
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
- Right leg claudication
- PAD right leg pain with activity
- Right leg artery pain when walking
ICD-10 Codes:
- I70213: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, bilateral legs
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
- I70211: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, right leg
Also known as:
- Varicose Veins
- Spider Veins
- Venous Insufficiency
- Chronic Venous Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I83893: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with other complications
- I83813: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with pain
- I83892: Varicose veins of left lower extremity with other complications
- I83891: Varicose veins of right lower extremity with other complications
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Stenosis
- Blocked Carotid Artery
- Neck Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
Also known as:
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- AAA
- Aorta Bulge
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7140: Abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture, unspecified
- I7143: Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Hardening of Left Leg Arteries with Leg Pain When Walking
- Hardening of Right Leg Arteries with Foot Ulcer
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Left leg PAD with claudication
- Left leg artery disease with pain
- Intermittent claudication left leg
- PAD with foot wound
- Right leg artery disease with foot ulcer
- Vascular ulcer on foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- I70212: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, left leg
- I70235: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of right leg with ulceration of other part of foot
Also known as:
- Other Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Other PVD
- Other Peripheral Artery Disease
- Other PAD
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7389: Other specified peripheral vascular diseases
Also known as:
- Peripheral Vascular Angioplasty Status
- Angioplasty
- Peripheral Artery Angioplasty
- PVA History
- Leg Artery Widening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9862: Peripheral vascular angioplasty status
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Aorta
- Atherosclerosis
- Aortic artery hardening
- Aortic plaque buildup
- Aortic calcification
ICD-10 Codes:
- I700: Atherosclerosis of aorta
Also known as:
- Narrowing of other blood vessel devices
- Other vascular device blockage
- Blood vessel implant narrowing
- Vascular graft stenosis
- Prosthetic vascular device blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82858A: Stenosis of other vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
Also known as:
- Right Leg Pain
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Pain in right lower limb
- Right leg discomfort
- Aching right leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79604: Pain in right leg
Also known as:
- Narrowing of Artery
- Artery Stricture
- Blocked Artery
- Arterial Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I771: Stricture of artery
Which procedures does Dr. Tonks perform as a Vascular Surgeon?
As a Vascular Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Stephen Tonks may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Tonks' office.
Does Dr. Tonks accept my insurance?
Dr. Tonks 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. Tonks accept in Knoxville, TN?
Dr. Tonks 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
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
CommunityCare
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Tonks' office located?
What is Dr. Tonks's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tonks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689937989.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tonks?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tonks
What is Dr. Stephen Tonks's specialty?
Dr. Tonks is a Vascular Surgeon near Knoxville, TN. A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels. Contact Dr. Tonks to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Stephen Tonks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Tonks is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Parkwest Medical Center, Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Vascular Surgeon?
Explore Vascular Surgeon with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Stephen Tonks accepting new patients in Knoxville, TN?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Tonks is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stephen Tonks offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tonks's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Stephen Tonks?
Please contact Dr. Tonks's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Other Vascular Surgeon Near Knoxville, TN
AK
Vascular Surgeon
Accepting patientsDr. Andrew Kropilak, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Knoxville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified.
Knoxville, TN
DN
Vascular Surgeon
Accepting patientsDr. Deanna Nelson, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Knoxville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified.
Knoxville, TN
MG
Vascular Surgeon
Accepting patientsDr. Maksim Gusev, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Knoxville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified.
Knoxville, TN