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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wellons, Neurosurgeon in Nashville, TN?
Dr. John Wellons, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN. He is board certified. Dr. Wellons is fluent in English and Kannada, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wellons’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wellons’s office at (615) 322-3000.
Where did Dr. Wellons go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Ms Sch of Med, Jackson Ms
What languages does Dr. Wellons speak?
Dr. Wellons and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Kannada
What conditions does Dr. Wellons treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Wellons 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. Wellons. 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:
- Pressure on the Brain
- Brain Disease
- Brain Compression
- Intracranial Pressure
- Brain Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- G935: Compression of brain
Does Dr. Wellons accept my insurance?
Dr. Wellons accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 322-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wellons accept in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Wellons 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Health Plans
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Alabama
Trustmark Insurance Company
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Where is Dr. Wellons' office located?
Dr. John Wellons' Primary Practice
3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic
Nashville, TN 37232
(615) 322-3000
What is Dr. Wellons's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wellons's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942223771.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wellons?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wellons
What is Dr. John Wellons's specialty?
Dr. Wellons is a Neurosurgeon near Nashville, TN. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Wellons to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. John Wellons affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wellons is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center 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
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Is John Wellons accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?
Yes, Dr. John Wellons is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Wellons offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wellons's office at (615) 322-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Wellons?
Please contact Dr. Wellons's office at (615) 322-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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