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30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Junior, Internist in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Keith Junior, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Junior is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Junior’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Junior’s office at (615) 228-8902.
Is Dr. Junior board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Keith Junior, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Junior speak?
Dr. Junior and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Junior typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Junior 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. Junior. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
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:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Junior typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Keith Junior may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Junior's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Junior accept my insurance?
Dr. Junior accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 228-8902 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Junior accept in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Junior 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 Tennessee
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicaid
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Junior's office located?
What is Dr. Junior's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Junior's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811911449.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Junior?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Junior
What is Dr. Keith Junior's specialty?
Dr. Junior is a Internist near Nashville, TN.
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.
Is this Dr. Keith Junior affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Junior is affiliated with Nashville General Hospital 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Keith Junior accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?
Yes, Dr. Keith Junior is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Keith Junior offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Junior's office at (615) 228-8902 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Keith Junior?
Please contact Dr. Junior's office at (615) 228-8902 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Keith Junior have?
Dr. Keith Junior is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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