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Dr. Carla Gillespie, MD

Knoxville, TN

Accepting patients

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

    Dr. Carla Gillespie, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Knoxville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Gillespie completed her residency at E Tn U-J H Quillen Coll Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Gillespie is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gillespie’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gillespie’s office at (865) 909-0090.

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

    • Residency: E Tn U-J H Quillen Coll Med, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: E Tn State Univ J H Quillen Coll Of Med- Johnson City Tn

    Is Dr. Gillespie board certified as an Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Carla Gillespie, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Gillespie speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Gillespie typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Gillespie 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. Gillespie. 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:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Brain Blood Vessel Disease
    • Brain Disease
    • Cerebrovascular Disorder
    • Brain Circulation Problem
    • Brain Vascular Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I679: Cerebrovascular disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Gillespie typically perform?

    As an Internist, Dr. Gillespie performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Gillespie. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Does Dr. Gillespie accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gillespie 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. Gillespie accept in Knoxville, TN?

    Dr. Gillespie 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

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Gillespie's office located?

    Dr. Carla Gillespie's Primary Practice

    1901 Clinch Ave

    Knoxville, TN 37916

    (865) 909-0090

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    Dr. Carla Gillespie's Practice 2

    1901 W Clinch Ave

    Knoxville, TN 37916

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    Dr. Carla Gillespie's Practice 3

    5321 Beverly Park Cir

    Knoxville, TN 37918

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

    Dr. Gillespie's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295762276.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gillespie?

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

    What is Dr. Carla Gillespie's specialty?

    Dr. Gillespie is a Internist near Knoxville, 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. Carla Gillespie affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Gillespie is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

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    Is Carla Gillespie accepting new patients in Knoxville, TN?

    Yes, Dr. Carla Gillespie is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Carla Gillespie offer online booking?

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

    How can I make an appointment with Carla Gillespie?

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

    Which board certifications does Dr. Carla Gillespie have?

    Dr. Carla Gillespie is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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