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17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hellums, Internist in Clarksville, TN?
Dr. Deborah Hellums, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Clarksville, TN with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Hellums is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hellums’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hellums’s office.
Is Dr. Hellums board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Deborah Hellums, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Hellums speak?
Dr. Hellums and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Hellums typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Hellums 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. Hellums. 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 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Disease
- Heart and Kidney Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- 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:
- 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. Hellums typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Deborah Hellums 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. Hellums' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hellums accept my insurance?
Dr. Hellums accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hellums accept in Clarksville, TN?
Dr. Hellums in Clarksville, 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 Michigan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Christian Healthcare Ministries
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hellums' office located?
What is Dr. Hellums's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hellums's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972549673.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hellums?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hellums
What is Dr. Deborah Hellums's specialty?
Dr. Hellums is a Internist near Clarksville, 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. Deborah Hellums affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hellums is affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Deborah Hellums accepting new patients in Clarksville, TN?
Yes, Dr. Deborah Hellums is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Deborah Hellums offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hellums's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Deborah Hellums?
Please contact Dr. Hellums's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Deborah Hellums have?
Dr. Deborah Hellums is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics.
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