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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Buss, Pediatric Emergency Specialist in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Whitney Buss, MD is a Pediatric Emergency Specialist, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Buss is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Buss’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Buss’s office at (330) 493-4443.
What languages does Dr. Buss speak?
Dr. Buss and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Buss treat?
As a Pediatric Emergency Specialist, Dr. Buss 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. Buss. 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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Strep Throat
- Sore Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Croup
- Throat Disorder
- Acute Laryngitis
- Laryngotracheobronchitis
- Barking Cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- J050: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Stuffy Nose
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Blocked nose
- Nasal congestion
- Congested nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0981: Nasal congestion
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- RSV Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
- RSV lung infection
- Viral bronchiolitis
- Acute bronchiolitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
Also known as:
- Head Laceration
- Wounds and Injuries
- Head Cut
- Deep Head Cut
- Head Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0181XA: Laceration without foreign body of other part of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H66001: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, right ear
Which procedures does Dr. Buss perform as a Pediatric Emergency Specialist?
As a Pediatric Emergency Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Whitney Buss may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Buss' office.
Does Dr. Buss accept my insurance?
Dr. Buss accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (330) 493-4443 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Buss accept in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Buss 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
Alliant Health Plans
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
CareSource
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
State of Alabama
State of Georgia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Buss' office located?
What is Dr. Buss's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Buss's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588906978.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Buss?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Buss
What is Dr. Whitney Buss's specialty?
Dr. Buss is a Pediatric Emergency Specialist near Chattanooga, TN. Pediatric Emergency Medicine is a clinical subspecialty dedicated to the care of acutely ill or injured children in the emergency department setting. Contact Dr. Buss to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Whitney Buss affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Buss 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 Whitney Buss accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?
Yes, Dr. Whitney Buss is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Whitney Buss offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Buss's office at (330) 493-4443 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Whitney Buss?
Please contact Dr. Buss's office at (330) 493-4443 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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