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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lehman, Cardiologist in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Elmer Lehman, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Lehman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lehman’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lehman’s office.
What languages does Dr. Lehman speak?
Dr. Lehman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Lehman treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Lehman 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. Lehman. 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:
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency
- Aortic Valve Insufficiency
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Other Aortic Valve Disorder
- Heart Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Leaky tricuspid valve
- Tricuspid regurgitation
- Leaky aortic valve
- Aortic regurgitation
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
- Aortic Valve Problems
- Aortic Valve Conditions
ICD-10 Codes:
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
- I361: Nonrheumatic tricuspid (valve) insufficiency
- I351: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) insufficiency
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
- I358: Other nonrheumatic aortic valve disorders
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
- Precordial pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
- R072: Precordial pain
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Stenosis
- Blocked Carotid Artery
- Neck Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
Also known as:
- Other Heart Disease
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Unspecified Heart Condition
- Atypical Heart Problem
- Rare Heart Condition
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5189: Other ill-defined heart diseases
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Having an Animal Tissue Heart Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Bioprosthetic heart valve
- Tissue heart valve
- Animal valve implant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z953: Presence of xenogenic heart valve
Which procedures does Dr. Lehman perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Elmer Lehman may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lehman's office.
Does Dr. Lehman accept my insurance?
Dr. Lehman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lehman accept in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Lehman 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)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Georgia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lehman's office located?
What is Dr. Lehman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lehman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104142439.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lehman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lehman
What is Dr. Elmer Lehman's specialty?
Dr. Lehman is a Cardiologist near Chattanooga, TN. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Lehman to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Elmer Lehman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lehman is affiliated with Chi Memorial Hospital Chattanooga, 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
Where can I learn more about Cardiologist?
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Is Elmer Lehman accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?
Yes, Dr. Elmer Lehman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elmer Lehman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lehman's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elmer Lehman?
Please contact Dr. Lehman's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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