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Dr. Ikuyo Imayama, MD

Knoxville, TN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Imayama, Pulmonologist in Knoxville, TN?

    Dr. Ikuyo Imayama, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Knoxville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Imayama is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Imayama’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Imayama’s office at (312) 355-1625.

    What languages does Dr. Imayama speak?

    Dr. Imayama and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Imayama typically treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Imayama 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. Imayama. 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 Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • 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
    • Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
    • Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Snoring
    • Loud breathing during sleep
    • Noisy sleep
    • Obstructive snoring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0683: Snoring

    Also known as:

    • Shock
    • Circulatory Collapse
    • Systemic Shock
    • Unspecified Shock

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R579: Shock, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

    What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Imayama typically perform?

    Does Dr. Imayama accept my insurance?

    Dr. Imayama accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 355-1625 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Imayama accept in Knoxville, TN?

    Dr. Imayama in Knoxville, 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

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Imayama's office located?

    Dr. Ikuyo Imayama's Primary Practice

    6473 Kingston Pike Ste 6473

    Knoxville, TN 37919

    (312) 355-1625

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    Dr. Ikuyo Imayama's Practice 2

    1901 Clinch Ave

    Knoxville, TN 37916

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    Dr. Ikuyo Imayama's Practice 3

    550 Fort Summit Way

    Knoxville, TN 37915

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    What is Dr. Imayama's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Imayama's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205253887.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Imayama?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Imayama

    What is Dr. Ikuyo Imayama's specialty?

    Dr. Imayama is a Pulmonologist near Knoxville, TN.

    What does a Pulmonologist do?

    An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.

    Is this Dr. Ikuyo Imayama affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Imayama is affiliated with Parkwest Medical Center 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

    When to see a Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pulmonologist. 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 Ikuyo Imayama accepting new patients in Knoxville, TN?

    Yes, Dr. Ikuyo Imayama is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ikuyo Imayama offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Imayama's office at (312) 355-1625 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ikuyo Imayama?

    Please contact Dr. Imayama's office at (312) 355-1625 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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