24 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bess, Internist in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Jennifer Bess, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN. She has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Bess graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine and completed her residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program. Dr. Bess is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bess’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bess’s office at (615) 297-2700.
Where did Dr. Bess go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program
Medical School: University of Loiusville | University of Maryland School of Medicine
Is Dr. Bess board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Jennifer Bess, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Bess speak?
Dr. Bess and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Bess typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Bess 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. Bess. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Disease
- Heart and Kidney Problems 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
- I1310: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease without heart failure, with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Bess typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer Bess 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. Bess' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bess accept my insurance?
Dr. Bess accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 297-2700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bess accept in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Bess 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Other TPA
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Bess' office located?
Dr. Jennifer Bess' Primary Practice
4230 Harding Pike Ste 400
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 297-2700
What is Dr. Bess's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bess's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912947318.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bess?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bess
What is Dr. Jennifer Bess's specialty?
Dr. Bess 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. Jennifer Bess affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bess is affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West, Tristar Centennial Medical Center, Williamson Health, Maury Regional Medical Center, Tristar Horizon 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Jennifer Bess accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?
Yes, Dr. Jennifer Bess is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jennifer Bess offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bess's office at (615) 297-2700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jennifer Bess?
Please contact Dr. Bess's office at (615) 297-2700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jennifer Bess have?
Dr. Jennifer Bess is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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