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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Simmons, Pulmonologist in Nashville, TN?
Dr. John Simmons, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Simmons is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Simmons’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Simmons’s office at (615) 964-5864.
What languages does Dr. Simmons speak?
Dr. Simmons and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Simmons treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Simmons 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. Simmons. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- COPD
- COPD Flare-Up
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Severe Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Severe Asthma
- Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
- Severe Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Respiratory Examination
- Pre-op lung check
- Breathing assessment before surgery
- Respiratory clearance for procedure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01811: Encounter for preprocedural respiratory examination
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Other Lung Disease
- Lung Disease
- Various lung conditions
- Unspecified lung disorder
- Miscellaneous lung problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J984: Other disorders of lung
Also known as:
- Shock
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R579: Shock, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Low Blood Pressure
- Hypotension
- Blood Pressure Drop
- Fainting Spells
ICD-10 Codes:
- I959: Hypotension, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Blood clot in lung
- Lung embolism
- PE
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Simmons perform as a Pulmonologist?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by a Dr. John Simmons may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Simmons' office.
Does Dr. Simmons accept my insurance?
Dr. Simmons accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 964-5864 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Simmons accept in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Simmons in Nashville, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Simmons' office located?
Dr. John Simmons' Primary Practice
4230 Harding Pike Ste 200
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 964-5864
What is Dr. Simmons's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Simmons's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235662768.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Simmons?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Simmons
What is Dr. John Simmons's specialty?
Dr. Simmons is a Pulmonologist near Nashville, TN. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Simmons to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. John Simmons affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Simmons is affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West, Ascension Saint Thomas River Park 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
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Is John Simmons accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?
Yes, Dr. John Simmons is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Simmons offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Simmons's office at (615) 964-5864 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Simmons?
Please contact Dr. Simmons's office at (615) 964-5864 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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