39 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Baban, Internist in Oak Ridge, TN?
Where did Dr. Baban go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Holston Vly Hosp Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | East Tennessee State University Program
Medical School: University of Baghdad College of Medicine
Is Dr. Baban board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Nawras Baban, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Baban speak?
Dr. Baban and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Arabic
- English
- Kurdish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Baban typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Baban 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. Baban. 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Baban typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Baban performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Baban. 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:
- Wound Debridement
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Does Dr. Baban accept my insurance?
Dr. Baban accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (865) 481-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Baban accept in Oak Ridge, TN?
Dr. Baban in Oak Ridge, 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
Humana
Medicare
National Healthcare Corporation
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Baban's office located?
Dr. Nawras Baban's Primary Practice
160A W Tennessee Ave
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 481-1000
What hospitals are Dr. Baban affiliated with?
Dr. Baban has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Baban's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Baban's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225075021.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Baban?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Baban
What is Dr. Nawras Baban's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.