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Dr. William Mullinax, MD
Memphis, TN
24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mullinax, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist in Memphis, TN?
Dr. William Mullinax, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Memphis, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Mullinax completed his residency at Ventura Co Med Ctr, Family Medicine. Dr. Mullinax is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mullinax’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mullinax’s office at (901) 226-3882.
Where did Dr. Mullinax go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ventura Co Med Ctr, Family Medicine
Medical School: University of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn
Is Dr. Mullinax board certified as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. William Mullinax, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Mullinax speak?
Dr. Mullinax and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Mullinax typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Mullinax 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. Mullinax. 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:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
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- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Mullinax typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. William Mullinax may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Mullinax's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Mullinax accept my insurance?
Dr. Mullinax accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (901) 226-3882 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mullinax accept in Memphis, TN?
Dr. Mullinax in Memphis, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
MedBen
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Mullinax's office located?
Dr. William Mullinax's Primary Practice
6019 Walnut Grove Rd
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 226-3882
What is Dr. Mullinax's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mullinax's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972551364.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mullinax?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mullinax
What is Dr. William Mullinax's specialty?
Dr. Mullinax is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist near Memphis, TN.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist do?
A family medicine physician with specialized knowledge and skills is responsible to prevent and alleviate the suffering of patients suffering from life-limiting illnesses. They collaborate with interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team in order to enhance quality of life. They also address physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of both patients and their families throughout the disease journey, the dying process, and beyond. This expert is proficient in assessing patients with advanced illnesses, alleviating distressing symptoms, coordinating patient- and family-centered care across various settings, utilizing specialized care systems such as hospice, managing patients who are nearing the end of life, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. William Mullinax affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mullinax is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis, Methodist University Hospital 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is William Mullinax accepting new patients in Memphis, TN?
Yes, Dr. William Mullinax is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Mullinax offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mullinax's office at (901) 226-3882 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Mullinax?
Please contact Dr. Mullinax's office at (901) 226-3882 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. William Mullinax have?
Dr. William Mullinax is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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