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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Espinera, Critical Care Internist in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Alyssa Espinera, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Espinera is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Espinera’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Espinera’s office at (423) 495-2625.
What languages does Dr. Espinera speak?
Dr. Espinera and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Espinera treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Espinera 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. Espinera. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Which procedures does Dr. Espinera perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Alyssa Espinera may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Espinera's office.
Does Dr. Espinera accept my insurance?
Dr. Espinera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 495-2625 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Espinera accept in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Espinera in Chattanooga, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Georgia
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Espinera's office located?
Dr. Alyssa Espinera's Primary Practice
2525 Desales Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 495-2625
What is Dr. Espinera's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Espinera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265824197.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Espinera?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Espinera
What is Dr. Alyssa Espinera's specialty?
Dr. Espinera is a Critical Care Internist near Chattanooga, TN. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Espinera to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alyssa Espinera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Espinera is affiliated with CommonSpirit - Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga 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 Critical Care Internist?
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Is Alyssa Espinera accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?
Yes, Dr. Alyssa Espinera is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alyssa Espinera offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Espinera's office at (423) 495-2625 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alyssa Espinera?
Please contact Dr. Espinera's office at (423) 495-2625 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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