ET
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Townsley, Internist in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Elizabeth Townsley, MD, PHD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Townsley is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Townsley’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Townsley’s office at (615) 222-2111.
What languages does Dr. Townsley speak?
Dr. Townsley and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Townsley typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Townsley 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. Townsley. 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Hypertensive Urgency
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure Urgency
- Urgent High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I160: Hypertensive urgency
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFpEF
- Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Other Nervous System Symptoms
- Neurologic Disease
- Unusual Neurological Symptoms
- Nerve Problems
- Brain and Nerve Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R29818: Other symptoms and signs involving the nervous system
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Townsley typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Townsley may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Townsley's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Townsley accept my insurance?
Dr. Townsley accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 222-2111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Townsley accept in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Townsley in Nashville, 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 Michigan
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Townsley's office located?
Dr. Elizabeth Townsley's Primary Practice
4220 Harding Pike
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 222-2111
What is Dr. Townsley's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Townsley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235583881.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Townsley?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Townsley
What is Dr. Elizabeth Townsley's specialty?
Dr. Townsley is a Internist near Nashville, TN.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Elizabeth Townsley affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Townsley is affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West, Aspen Valley Hospital, Williamson Health, Highpoint Health – Sumner With Ascension Saint Thomas, Tristar Summit Medical Center, Tristar Stonecrest 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Internist. 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 Elizabeth Townsley accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?
Yes, Dr. Elizabeth Townsley is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elizabeth Townsley offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Townsley's office at (615) 222-2111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elizabeth Townsley?
Please contact Dr. Townsley's office at (615) 222-2111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Other Internist Near Nashville, TN
AT
Hospitalist
Accepting patientsDr. Admasu Tessema, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN with 2 additional practice locations.
Nashville, TN
RC
Internist
Accepting patientsDr. Renee Cohen, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 29 years.
Nashville, TN
LZ
Internist
Accepting patientsDr. Linjue Zhu is an Internist, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN.
Nashville, TN