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Dr. Igor Tkachenko, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Knoxville, TN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tkachenko, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Knoxville, TN?

    Dr. Igor Tkachenko, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Knoxville, TN. Dr. Tkachenko is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tkachenko’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tkachenko’s office at (865) 305-9000.

    What languages does Dr. Tkachenko speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Tkachenko typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Tkachenko 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. Tkachenko. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S098XXA: Other specified injuries of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    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

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Tkachenko typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Igor Tkachenko may include:

    Please contact Dr. Tkachenko's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Tkachenko accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tkachenko accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (865) 305-9000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tkachenko accept in Knoxville, TN?

    Dr. Tkachenko in Knoxville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Tkachenko's office located?

    Dr. Igor Tkachenko's Primary Practice

    1924 Alcoa Hwy

    Knoxville, TN 37920

    (865) 305-9000

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    What hospitals are Dr. Tkachenko affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Tkachenko has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center,Knoxville, TN
    Leconte Medical Center,Sevierville, TN
    Middlesboro Arh Hospital,Middlesboro, KY
    Cumberland Medical Center,Crossville, TN

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

    Dr. Tkachenko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528421930.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tkachenko?

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

    What is Dr. Igor Tkachenko's specialty?

    Dr. Tkachenko is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Knoxville, TN.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Igor Tkachenko affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tkachenko is affiliated with The University Of Tennessee Medical Center, Parkwest Medical Center 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

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Igor Tkachenko accepting new patients in Knoxville, TN?

    Yes, Dr. Igor Tkachenko is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Igor Tkachenko offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tkachenko's office at (865) 305-9000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Igor Tkachenko?

    Please contact Dr. Tkachenko's office at (865) 305-9000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Tkachenko's office located?

    Dr. Tkachenko's office is located in Knoxville, TN.