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Dr. Whitman Dowlen, MD

Chattanooga, TN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Dowlen, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Chattanooga, TN?

    Dr. Whitman Dowlen, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN. He is board certified. Dr. Dowlen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dowlen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dowlen’s office at (423) 495-2525.

    What languages does Dr. Dowlen speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Dowlen treat?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Dowlen 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. Dowlen. 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:

    • Lack of Coordination
    • Movement Disorder
    • Clumsiness
    • Ataxia
    • Coordination Problems
    • Unsteady Movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R279: Unspecified lack of coordination

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • 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:

    • Disorientation
    • Delirium
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Mental Confusion
    • Loss of Bearings

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R410: Disorientation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Blood Pressure
    • Hypotension
    • Blood Pressure Drop
    • Fainting Spells

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I959: Hypotension, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    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

    Which procedures does Dr. Dowlen perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Whitman Dowlen may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Dowlen's office.

    Does Dr. Dowlen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Dowlen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 495-2525 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Dowlen accept in Chattanooga, TN?

    Dr. Dowlen 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

    • AvMed Health Plan

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Dowlen's office located?

    Dr. Whitman Dowlen's Primary Practice

    2525 Desales Ave

    Chattanooga, TN 37404

    (423) 495-2525

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

    Dr. Dowlen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255751350.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dowlen?

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

    What is Dr. Whitman Dowlen's specialty?

    Dr. Dowlen is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Chattanooga, TN. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Dowlen to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Whitman Dowlen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Dowlen is affiliated with Chi Memorial Hospital Chattanooga, Chi Memorial Hospital Hixson 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

    Where can I learn more about Emergency Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Whitman Dowlen accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?

    Yes, Dr. Whitman Dowlen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Whitman Dowlen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Dowlen's office at (423) 495-2525 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Whitman Dowlen?

    Please contact Dr. Dowlen's office at (423) 495-2525 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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