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Dr. Ben Cottrell, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist, Hospitalist, Family Medicine Specialist

Fayetteville, TN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cottrell, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Fayetteville, TN?

    Dr. Ben Cottrell, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Fayetteville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Cottrell completed his residency at Anderson Area Med Ctr, Family Medicine. Dr. Cottrell is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cottrell’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cottrell’s office at (423) 855-3255.

    Where did Dr. Cottrell go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Anderson Area Med Ctr, Family Medicine | Anderson Area Med Center

    • Medical School: University of Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky

    Is Dr. Cottrell board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Ben Cottrell, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Cottrell speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Cottrell typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Cottrell 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. Cottrell. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Right Lower Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain
    • Pain in lower right belly
    • RLQ pain
    • Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
    • R1031: Right lower quadrant pain

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Cottrell typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Ben Cottrell may include:

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

    Does Dr. Cottrell accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cottrell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 855-3255 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cottrell accept in Fayetteville, TN?

    Dr. Cottrell in Fayetteville, 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 Tennessee

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • State of Alabama

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Cottrell's office located?

    Dr. Ben Cottrell's Primary Practice

    106 Medical Center Blvd

    Fayetteville, TN 37334

    (423) 855-3255

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    Dr. Ben Cottrell's Practice 2

    481 Interstate Dr

    Manchester, TN 37355

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    Dr. Ben Cottrell's Practice 3

    941 Spring Creek Rd

    Chattanooga, TN 37412

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

    Dr. Cottrell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801842570.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cottrell?

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

    What is Dr. Ben Cottrell's specialty?

    Dr. Cottrell is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Fayetteville, TN.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Ben Cottrell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Cottrell is affiliated with Maury Regional Medical Center, Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford, Tristar Centennial Medical Center, Grandview Medical Center - Birmingham, Al, Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Ben Cottrell accepting new patients in Fayetteville, TN?

    Yes, Dr. Ben Cottrell is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ben Cottrell offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cottrell's office at (423) 855-3255 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ben Cottrell?

    Please contact Dr. Cottrell's office at (423) 855-3255 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Cottrell's office located?

    Dr. Cottrell's offices are located in Fayetteville, TN, Manchester, TN, and Chattanooga, TN.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ben Cottrell have?

    Dr. Ben Cottrell is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.