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Dr. Terry Howard, DO

Family Medicine Specialist

Vonore, TN

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Howard, Family Medicine Specialist in Vonore, TN?

    Dr. Terry Howard, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Vonore, TN with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 32 years. Dr. Howard graduated from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Howard is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Howard’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Howard’s office.

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

    • Medical School: University of Hlth Sci, Coll of Osteo Med, Kansas City Mo | Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Howard speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Howard typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Howard 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. Howard. 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
    • Heart Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure

    Also known as:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Tobacco Cessation Counseling
    • Smokeless Tobacco
    • Smoking
    • Harms of Cigarette Smoking and Health Benefits of Quitting
    • Smoking cessation counseling
    • Quitting tobacco support
    • Nicotine addiction counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z716: Tobacco abuse counseling

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Howard typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Terry Howard may include:

    Please contact Dr. Howard's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Howard accept my insurance?

    Dr. Howard accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Howard accept in Vonore, TN?

    Dr. Howard in Vonore, 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 Tennessee

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Howard's office located?

    Dr. Terry Howard's Primary Practice

    1206 Highway 411

    Vonore, TN 37885

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    Dr. Terry Howard's Practice 2

    4798 New Highway 68

    Madisonville, TN 37354

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

    Dr. Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003947128.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Howard?

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

    What is Dr. Terry Howard's specialty?

    Dr. Howard is a Family Medicine Specialist near Vonore, TN.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Terry Howard affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Howard is affiliated with The University Of Tennessee Medical Center, Parkwest Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. Terry Howard accepting new patients in Vonore, TN?

    Yes, Dr. Terry Howard is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Terry Howard offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Howard's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Terry Howard?

    Please contact Dr. Howard's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Howard's office located?

    Dr. Howard's offices are located in Vonore, TN and Madisonville, TN.