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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Meshberger, Nephrologist in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Christopher Meshberger, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN. He is board certified. Dr. Meshberger is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Meshberger’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Meshberger’s office at (423) 826-8000.
What languages does Dr. Meshberger speak?
Dr. Meshberger and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Meshberger treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Meshberger 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. Meshberger. 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:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Kidney Failure
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3b
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
Also known as:
- Dialysis Dependence
- Dialysis
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Dialysis
- Renal Replacement Therapy
- On Dialysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z992: Dependence on renal dialysis
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:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Kidney Function Test
- Kidney Disease
- Irregular Kidney Function Study
- Unusual Kidney Exam
- Kidney Disease Diagnosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- R944: Abnormal results of kidney function studies
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Anemia from Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Kidney Disease Anemia
- Renal Anemia
- Anemia of kidney failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D631: Anemia in chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- High Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
- Hyperkalemia
- Excess Potassium
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
- E875: Hyperkalemia
Also known as:
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E118: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications
Also known as:
- Protein in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Proteinuria
- Albuminuria
- Foamy urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R809: Proteinuria, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Meshberger perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Christopher Meshberger may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Meshberger's office.
Does Dr. Meshberger accept my insurance?
Dr. Meshberger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 826-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Meshberger accept in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Meshberger in Chattanooga, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Georgia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Meshberger's office located?
Dr. Christopher Meshberger's Primary Practice
251 N Lyerly St Ste 100
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 826-8000
What is Dr. Meshberger's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Meshberger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225425390.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Meshberger?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Meshberger
What is Dr. Christopher Meshberger's specialty?
Dr. Meshberger is a Nephrologist near Chattanooga, TN. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. Meshberger to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Meshberger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Meshberger is affiliated with Chi Memorial Hospital Chattanooga, Erlanger Baroness Hospital, Parkridge Medical Center, Chi Memorial Hospital Hixson 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
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Is Christopher Meshberger accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Meshberger is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Meshberger offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Meshberger's office at (423) 826-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Meshberger?
Please contact Dr. Meshberger's office at (423) 826-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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