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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Golightly, Nephrologist in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Cameron Golightly, DO is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN. Dr. Golightly is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Golightly’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Golightly’s office at (423) 826-8000.
What languages does Dr. Golightly speak?
Dr. Golightly and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Golightly typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Golightly 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. Golightly. 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:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Kidney Failure
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3b
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Golightly typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Cameron Golightly may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Please contact Dr. Golightly's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Golightly accept my insurance?
Dr. Golightly accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 826-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Golightly accept in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Golightly 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Georgia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Golightly's office located?
Dr. Cameron Golightly's Primary Practice
251 N Lyerly St Ste 100
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 826-8000
What is Dr. Golightly's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Golightly's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821442682.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Golightly?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Golightly
What is Dr. Cameron Golightly's specialty?
Dr. Golightly is a Nephrologist near Chattanooga, TN.
What does a Nephrologist do?
An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation.
Is this Dr. Cameron Golightly affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Golightly is affiliated with Commonspirit - Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga, Parkridge Medical Center, Parkridge East Hospital, Union General Hospital - Blairsville, Ga, Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Commonspirit - 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
When to see a Nephrologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Cameron Golightly accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?
Yes, Dr. Cameron Golightly is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Cameron Golightly offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Golightly's office at (423) 826-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Cameron Golightly?
Please contact Dr. Golightly's office at (423) 826-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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