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Who is Dr. Smalley, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Athens, TN?
Dr. Arion Smalley, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Athens, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Smalley is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Smalley’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Smalley’s office at (423) 648-8480.
What languages does Dr. Smalley speak?
Dr. Smalley and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Smalley treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Smalley 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. Smalley. 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:
- Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Pain Relievers
- Chronic opioid therapy
- Ongoing narcotic pain medication
- Opioid analgesic use
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Neck Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Neck Arthritis
- Degenerative Neck Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M47812: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Pinched Nerve in Neck
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Neck Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
- M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region
Also known as:
- Sacroiliac Joint Inflammation
- Back Pain
- SI Joint Inflammation
- Sacroiliac Dysfunction
- Inflamed SI Joint
ICD-10 Codes:
- M461: Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Other Metabolic Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Rare Metabolic Disease Screening
- Uncommon Metabolic Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z13228: Encounter for screening for other metabolic disorders
Also known as:
- Lower Back and Tailbone Spinal Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbosacral Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47817: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Pain with Sciatica
- Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Lumbago and Sciatica
- Back and Leg Pain
- Sciatic Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5440: Lumbago with sciatica, unspecified side
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pregnancy Test (Result Unknown)
- Pregnancy Test
- Inconclusive Pregnancy Test
- Unclear Pregnancy Test Result
- Pending Pregnancy Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3200: Encounter for pregnancy test, result unknown
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:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis with Nerve Pain in Legs
- Spinal Stenosis
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Claudication
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal with Leg Pain
- Nerve Compression in Lower Back with Walking Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48062: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region with neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Recurrent Severe Depression
- Depression
- Chronic severe depression
- Repeated severe depressive episodes
- Clinical depression
ICD-10 Codes:
- F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
Which procedures does Dr. Smalley perform as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Arion Smalley may include:
- Anti-Pain Stimulator Implantation
- Discogram
- Electromyograph (EMG)
- Epidural Injection
- Nerve Block
- Ozone Prolotherapy
- Pain Management Consultation
- Pain Medicine Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Smalley's office.
Does Dr. Smalley accept my insurance?
Dr. Smalley accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 648-8480 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Smalley accept in Athens, TN?
Dr. Smalley in Athens, 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
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Smalley's office located?
Dr. Arion Smalley's Primary Practice
135 N Meadows Dr Ste C
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 648-8480
What is Dr. Smalley's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Smalley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518259597.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Smalley?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Smalley
What is Dr. Arion Smalley's specialty?
Dr. Smalley is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Athens, TN. In both hospital and outpatient settings, an anesthesiologist offers patients with acute, chronic, and/or cancer pain a high standard of care by serving as their primary care physician or consultant. Moreover, the anesthesiologist collaborates with other specialists to coordinate the needs of patient care. Contact Dr. Smalley to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Arion Smalley affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Smalley 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 Arion Smalley accepting new patients in Athens, TN?
Yes, Dr. Arion Smalley is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Arion Smalley offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Smalley's office at (423) 648-8480 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Arion Smalley?
Please contact Dr. Smalley's office at (423) 648-8480 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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