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Who is Dr. Shugars, Neurologist in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Chelsea Shugars, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Shugars is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shugars’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shugars’s office at (423) 778-9001.
What languages does Dr. Shugars speak?
Dr. Shugars and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shugars treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Shugars 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. Shugars. 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:
- Skin Numbness
- Ulnar Nerve Damage
- Right Ulnar Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
- Ulnar Neuropathy
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Right Ulnar Neuropathy
- Right Elbow Nerve Pain
- Right Funny Bone Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
- G5622: Lesion of ulnar nerve, left upper limb
- G5621: Lesion of ulnar nerve, right upper limb
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
- CIDP
- Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
- Demyelinating Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
- G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
- Right Wrist Nerve Compression
- Right Hand Numbness
- Right CTS
- Left Wrist Nerve Compression
- Left Hand Numbness
- Left CTS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
- G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
- G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb
Also known as:
- Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- MG without Flare-up
- Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
- Chronic MG
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- ALS', 'Lou Gehrig's Disease
- Motor Neuron Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G1221: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Back Pain
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Long-term Systemic Steroid Use
- Steroids
- Chronic systemic corticosteroid use
- Oral steroid therapy long-term
- Systemic steroid medication
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7952: Long term (current) use of systemic steroids
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Other Muscle and Bone System Symptoms
- Movement Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Unusual Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Muscle and Joint Problems
- Bone and Muscle Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R29898: Other symptoms and signs involving the musculoskeletal system
Also known as:
- Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
- Sciatica
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Which procedures does Dr. Shugars perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Chelsea Shugars may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shugars' office.
Does Dr. Shugars accept my insurance?
Dr. Shugars accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 778-9001 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shugars accept in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Shugars 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
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Georgia
SummaCare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shugars' office located?
Dr. Chelsea Shugars' Primary Practice
979 E 3rd St Ste C830
Chattanooga, TN 37403
(423) 778-9001
What is Dr. Shugars's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shugars's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003261231.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shugars?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shugars
What is Dr. Chelsea Shugars's specialty?
Dr. Shugars is a Neurologist near Chattanooga, TN.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Shugars to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Chelsea Shugars affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shugars is affiliated with Erlanger Baroness Hospital 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
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Is Chelsea Shugars accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?
Yes, Dr. Chelsea Shugars is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Chelsea Shugars offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shugars's office at (423) 778-9001 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Chelsea Shugars?
Please contact Dr. Shugars's office at (423) 778-9001 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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