33 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Guenst, Internist in Nashville, TN?
Dr. John Guenst, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Guenst graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and completed his residency at St Louis Univ Sch Of Med, Anesthesiology; Baptist Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Guenst is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Guenst’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Guenst’s office at (508) 836-3663.
Where did Dr. Guenst go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Louis Univ Sch Of Med, Anesthesiology; Baptist Hosp, Internal Medicine | Bapt Hospital | St Louis University School of Medicine Program
Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine | Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Guenst board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. John Guenst, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Guenst speak?
Dr. Guenst and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Guenst typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Guenst 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. Guenst. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
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
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Guenst typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. John Guenst 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. Guenst's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Guenst accept my insurance?
Dr. Guenst accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 836-3663 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Guenst accept in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Guenst 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)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Guenst's office located?
Dr. John Guenst's Primary Practice
3443 Dickerson Pike Ste 400
Nashville, TN 37207
(508) 836-3663
What is Dr. Guenst's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Guenst's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063452902.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Guenst?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Guenst
What is Dr. John Guenst's specialty?
Dr. Guenst 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. John Guenst affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Guenst is affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West, Tristar Stonecrest Medical Center, Tristar Centennial Medical Center, Tristar Horizon Medical Center, Williamson Health 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 John Guenst accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?
Yes, Dr. John Guenst is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Guenst offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Guenst's office at (508) 836-3663 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Guenst?
Please contact Dr. Guenst's office at (508) 836-3663 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. John Guenst have?
Dr. John Guenst is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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