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Who is Dr. Edwards, Infectious Disease Specialist in Knoxville, TN?
Dr. Megan Edwards, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Knoxville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Edwards is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Edwards’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Edwards’s office at (413) 794-3998.
What languages does Dr. Edwards speak?
Dr. Edwards and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Edwards treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Edwards 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. Edwards. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, 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
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Local Skin Infection
- Skin Infection
- Skin bacterial infection
- Subcutaneous tissue infection
- Localized skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Edwards perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Megan Edwards may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Edwards' office.
Does Dr. Edwards accept my insurance?
Dr. Edwards accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (413) 794-3998 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Edwards accept in Knoxville, TN?
Dr. Edwards in Knoxville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Advantage
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Inland Empire
Mutual of Omaha
Pan American Life
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Edwards' office located?
What is Dr. Edwards's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Edwards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730446535.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Edwards?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Edwards
What is Dr. Megan Edwards's specialty?
Dr. Edwards is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Knoxville, TN.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Edwards to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Megan Edwards affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Edwards is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Megan Edwards accepting new patients in Knoxville, TN?
Yes, Dr. Megan Edwards is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Megan Edwards offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Edwards's office at (413) 794-3998 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Megan Edwards?
Please contact Dr. Edwards's office at (413) 794-3998 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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