32 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Wakefield, Family Medicine Specialist in Knoxville, TN?
Where did Dr. Wakefield go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Of Tennessee Medical Center
Medical School: University of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn | UNIVERSITY OF TN HLTH SCI CTR
Is Dr. Wakefield board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Paul Wakefield, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Wakefield speak?
Dr. Wakefield and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Wakefield typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Wakefield 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. Wakefield. 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 Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Paralysis
- Quadriplegic CP
- Spastic CP affecting all limbs
- Four-limb spastic paralysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0589: Other rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Spinal Bone Infection of the Lower Back
- Bone Infection
- lumbar osteomyelitis
- lower back bone infection
- vertebral osteomyelitis lumbar
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4626: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, lumbar region
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:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Wakefield typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Paul Wakefield may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Wakefield's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Wakefield accept my insurance?
Dr. Wakefield accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (865) 688-2522 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wakefield accept in Knoxville, TN?
Dr. Wakefield in Knoxville, 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
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Wakefield's office located?
Dr. Paul Wakefield's Primary Practice
1208 Merchant Dr
Knoxville, TN 37912
(865) 688-2522
What is Dr. Wakefield's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wakefield's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740221647.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wakefield?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wakefield