27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Kitchens, Pediatrician in Elizabethton, TN?
Dr. Tammy Kitchens, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Elizabethton, TN. She has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Kitchens graduated from University of Wales in Great Britain and completed her residency at Kttc Med Ctr Keesler, Pediatrics. Dr. Kitchens is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kitchens’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kitchens’s office at (423) 547-9400.
Where did Dr. Kitchens go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Kttc Med Ctr Keesler, Pediatrics | Keesler Air Force Base Medical Center | Keesler Medical Center Program
Medical School: University of Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks | University of Wales in Great Britain
Is Dr. Kitchens board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Tammy Kitchens, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Kitchens speak?
Dr. Kitchens and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Kitchens typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Kitchens 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. Kitchens. 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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Normal BMI for child
- Child healthy weight
- Pediatric normal weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- ADHD, Combined Type
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Combined ADHD
- Typical ADHD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type
Also known as:
- Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Childhood obesity
- Pediatric high BMI
- Overweight child BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Kitchens typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Tammy Kitchens may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Kitchens' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kitchens accept my insurance?
Dr. Kitchens accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 547-9400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kitchens accept in Elizabethton, TN?
Dr. Kitchens in Elizabethton, 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
Benefit Administrative Systems LLC
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kitchens' office located?
Dr. Tammy Kitchens' Primary Practice
1503 W Elk Ave Ste 12
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 547-9400
What is Dr. Kitchens's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kitchens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154362143.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kitchens?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kitchens
What is Dr. Tammy Kitchens's specialty?
Dr. Kitchens is a Pediatrician near Elizabethton, TN.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Tammy Kitchens affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Kitchens is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Cincinnati Childrens - Burnet Campus. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Tammy Kitchens accepting new patients in Elizabethton, TN?
Yes, Dr. Tammy Kitchens is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tammy Kitchens offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kitchens's office at (423) 547-9400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tammy Kitchens?
Please contact Dr. Kitchens's office at (423) 547-9400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Tammy Kitchens have?
Dr. Tammy Kitchens is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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