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Dr. Jake Mckay, MD

Chattanooga, TN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mckay, Neurologist in Chattanooga, TN?

    Dr. Jake Mckay, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Mckay is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mckay’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mckay’s office at (423) 778-9001.

    What languages does Dr. Mckay speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Mckay treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Mckay 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. Mckay. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Complex Partial Seizures
    • Intractable Focal Epilepsy
    • Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
    • Focal Epilepsy
    • Generalized Epilepsy
    • Intractable Complex Partial Seizures with Status Epilepticus
    • Intractable Generalized Epilepsy
    • Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Status Epilepticus
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness
    • Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
    • Temporal Lobe Seizures
    • Psychomotor Seizures
    • Drug-Resistant Focal Epilepsy
    • Difficult-to-Treat Partial Seizures
    • Refractory Focal Epilepsy
    • Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
    • Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
    • Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
    • Partial Seizure Disorder
    • Localized Onset Epilepsy
    • Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
    • Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
    • Primary generalized epilepsy
    • Generalized seizure disorder
    • Drug-Resistant Complex Partial Seizures with Status Epilepticus
    • Continuous Intractable Focal Seizures
    • Refractory Complex Partial Status Epilepticus
    • Drug-resistant generalized epilepsy
    • Refractory generalized seizures
    • Hard-to-treat generalized epilepsy
    • Drug-Resistant Focal Epilepsy with Status Epilepticus
    • Continuous Intractable Partial Seizures
    • Refractory Status Epilepticus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40019: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40009: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40211: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, with status epilepticus
    • G40319: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
    • G40011: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, intractable, with status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal EEG
    • Irregular Electroencephalogram
    • Unusual Brain Wave Test
    • EEG Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9401: Abnormal electroencephalogram [EEG]

    Also known as:

    • Conversion Disorder with Seizures
    • Mental Disorder
    • Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures
    • Stress-Induced Seizures
    • Functional Seizures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F445: Conversion disorder with seizures or convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Neurostimulator Management
    • Nerve Stimulator Adjustment
    • Implantable Neurostimulator Care
    • Deep Brain Stimulator Management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4542: Encounter for adjustment and management of neurostimulator

    Also known as:

    • Aphasia
    • Difficulty speaking
    • Language impairment
    • Loss of speech

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4701: Aphasia

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Mckay perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Mckay performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Mckay. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Guided Lumbar Puncture
    • Guided Spinal Tap
    • Diagnostic Lumbar Puncture with Imaging
    • CT Guided Spinal Tap
    • Fluoroscopy Guided Lumbar Puncture

    CPT Codes:

    • 62328: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic; with fluoroscopic or CT guidance

    Does Dr. Mckay accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mckay accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 778-9001 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Mckay 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

    • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

    • Centene

    • Community Health Improvement Solutions

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • State of Georgia

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Mckay's office located?

    Dr. Jake Mckay's Primary Practice

    979 E 3rd St Ste C830

    Chattanooga, TN 37403

    (423) 778-9001

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    Dr. Jake Mckay's Practice 2

    632 Morrison Springs Rd Ste 302

    Chattanooga, TN 37415

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    Dr. Jake Mckay's Practice 3

    2600 Taft Hwy Ste 100

    Signal Mountain, TN 37377

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

    Dr. Mckay's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497166425.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mckay?

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

    What is Dr. Jake Mckay's specialty?

    Dr. Mckay is a Neurologist near Chattanooga, TN.

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

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    Is this Dr. Jake Mckay affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mckay 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

    Where can I learn more about Neurologist?

    Explore Neurologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Jake Mckay accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?

    Yes, Dr. Jake Mckay is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jake Mckay offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mckay's office at (423) 778-9001 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jake Mckay?

    Please contact Dr. Mckay's office at (423) 778-9001 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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