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35 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Carlton, Family Medicine Specialist in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Kimberly Carlton, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified. Dr. Carlton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Carlton’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Carlton’s office at (423) 778-2957.
Is Dr. Carlton board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Kimberly Carlton, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Carlton speak?
Dr. Carlton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Carlton typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Carlton 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. Carlton. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
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:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
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
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Carlton typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Kimberly Carlton may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Carlton's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Carlton accept my insurance?
Dr. Carlton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 778-2957 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Carlton accept in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Carlton 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Carlton's office located?
What is Dr. Carlton's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Carlton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174733455.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carlton?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Carlton
What is Dr. Kimberly Carlton's specialty?
Dr. Carlton is a Family Medicine Specialist near Chattanooga, TN.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Kimberly Carlton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Carlton is affiliated with Commonspirit - Memorial Hospital - Hixson, Commonspirit - Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga, Parkridge East Hospital 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 a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Kimberly Carlton accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?
Yes, Dr. Kimberly Carlton is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kimberly Carlton offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Carlton's office at (423) 778-2957 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kimberly Carlton?
Please contact Dr. Carlton's office at (423) 778-2957 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kimberly Carlton have?
Dr. Kimberly Carlton is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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