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Who is Dr. Shelton, Adult Medicine Specialist in Signal Mountain, TN?
Dr. William Shelton, MD is an Adult Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Signal Mountain, TN with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Shelton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shelton’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shelton’s office at (423) 778-5178.
What languages does Dr. Shelton speak?
Dr. Shelton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Adult Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shelton typically treat?
As an Adult Medicine Specialist, Dr. Shelton 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. Shelton. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does an Adult Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shelton typically perform?
As an Adult Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. William Shelton may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Shelton's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shelton accept my insurance?
Dr. Shelton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 778-5178 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shelton accept in Signal Mountain, TN?
Dr. Shelton in Signal Mountain, 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shelton's office located?
Dr. William Shelton also offers virtual visits
Dr. William Shelton's Primary Practice
2600 Taft Hwy Ste 100
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
(423) 778-5178
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. William Shelton?
Dr. Shelton has appointments available at his Signal Mountain, TN office, as well as 1 other location. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Shelton's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shelton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174013825.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shelton?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shelton
What is Dr. William Shelton's specialty?
Dr. Shelton is a Adult Medicine Specialist near Signal Mountain, TN.
What does an Adult Medicine Specialist do?
The NUCC advises against using this code and suggests selecting a more suitable one.
Is this Dr. William Shelton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Shelton is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Erlanger Baroness Hospital, Erlanger Bledsoe Hospital, Bradley Medical Center, Llc, Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital. 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
When to see an Adult Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is William Shelton accepting new patients in Signal Mountain, TN?
Yes, Dr. William Shelton is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Shelton offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Shelton, or call (423) 778-5178 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with William Shelton?
Yes, Dr. Shelton offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Shelton, or call (423) 778-5178 for more information.
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