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Dr. William Bush, MD

Knoxville, TN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bush, Rheumatologist in Knoxville, TN?

    Dr. William Bush, MD is a Rheumatologist, who primarily practices in Knoxville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Bush is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bush’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bush’s office at (865) 602-7983.

    What languages does Dr. Bush speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Bush typically treat?

    As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Bush 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. Bush. 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:

    • Rheumatoid Arthritis
    • RA
    • Chronic inflammatory arthritis
    • Autoimmune arthritis
    • Inflammatory joint disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M0579: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement
    • M0589: Other rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites
    • M0609: Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, multiple sites

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    Also known as:

    • Other Psoriatic Arthritis
    • Psoriatic arthritis
    • Psoriasis
    • Atypical psoriatic arthritis
    • Psoriasis-related joint condition
    • Unspecified psoriatic arthropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L4059: Other psoriatic arthropathy

    Also known as:

    • Inflammatory Arthritis
    • Arthritis
    • Inflammatory joint disease
    • Polyarthritis
    • Chronic inflammatory arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M064: Inflammatory polyarthropathy

    Also known as:

    • Polymyalgia Rheumatica
    • Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
    • PMR
    • Inflammatory Rheumatism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M353: Polymyalgia rheumatica

    What procedures does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Bush typically perform?

    As a Rheumatologist, procedures performed by Dr. William Bush may include:

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

    Does Dr. Bush accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bush accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (865) 602-7983 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Bush in Knoxville, 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

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Sterling RX

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Bush's office located?

    Dr. William Bush's Primary Practice

    4707 Papermill Dr Ste 200

    Knoxville, TN 37909

    (865) 602-7983

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    Dr. William Bush's Practice 2

    443 S Illinois Ave

    Oak Ridge, TN 37830

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    Dr. William Bush's Practice 3

    6111 W Andrew Johnson Hwy Ste 5

    Talbott, TN 37877

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

    Dr. Bush's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740677426.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bush?

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

    What is Dr. William Bush's specialty?

    Dr. Bush is a Rheumatologist near Knoxville, TN.

    What does a Rheumatologist do?

    An internist specializing in the treatment of diseases affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and manages conditions such as arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common sports injuries, and collagen-related diseases.

    Is this Dr. William Bush affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bush is affiliated with Merit Health Woman's Hospital, Baptist Health Corbin 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 Rheumatologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Rheumatologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is William Bush accepting new patients in Knoxville, TN?

    Yes, Dr. William Bush is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. William Bush offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bush's office at (865) 602-7983 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with William Bush?

    Please contact Dr. Bush's office at (865) 602-7983 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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