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Dr. Carl Orthoefer, MD

Knoxville, TN

22 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Orthoefer, Internist in Knoxville, TN?

    Dr. Carl Orthoefer, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Knoxville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Orthoefer completed his residency at Univ Tn Grad Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Orthoefer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Orthoefer’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Orthoefer’s office at (865) 909-0090.

    Where did Dr. Orthoefer go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Tn Grad Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine | University Tn Grad School Of Med

    • Medical School: University of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn

    Is Dr. Orthoefer board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Carl Orthoefer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Orthoefer speak?

    Dr. Orthoefer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Orthoefer treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Orthoefer 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. Orthoefer. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Malaise
    • Fatigue
    • General discomfort
    • Feeling unwell
    • Unease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5381: Other malaise

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Urgency
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension
    • High Blood Pressure Urgency
    • Urgent High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
    • I160: Hypertensive urgency

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Nervous System Symptoms
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Neurological signs
    • Nerve problems
    • Brain and nerve symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2990: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the nervous system

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFrEF
    • Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Which procedures does Dr. Orthoefer perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Carl Orthoefer may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Orthoefer's office.

    Does Dr. Orthoefer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Orthoefer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (865) 909-0090 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Orthoefer accept in Knoxville, TN?

    Dr. Orthoefer in Knoxville, 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

    • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • Sunrise Senior Living

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Orthoefer's office located?

    Dr. Carl Orthoefer's Primary Practice

    1901 Clinch Ave

    Knoxville, TN 37916

    (865) 909-0090

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    Dr. Carl Orthoefer's Practice 2

    2240 Sutherland Ave Ste 104

    Knoxville, TN 37919

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    Dr. Carl Orthoefer's Practice 3

    1900 N Winston Rd

    Knoxville, TN 37919

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    What is Dr. Orthoefer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Orthoefer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629013701.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Orthoefer?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Orthoefer

    What is Dr. Carl Orthoefer's specialty?

    Dr. Orthoefer is a Internist near Knoxville, TN.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Orthoefer to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Carl Orthoefer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Orthoefer is affiliated with Parkwest Medical Center, The University of Tennessee 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Carl Orthoefer accepting new patients in Knoxville, TN?

    Yes, Dr. Carl Orthoefer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Carl Orthoefer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Orthoefer's office at (865) 909-0090 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Carl Orthoefer?

    Please contact Dr. Orthoefer's office at (865) 909-0090 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Carl Orthoefer have?

    Dr. Carl Orthoefer is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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