21 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Coffey, Internist in Knoxville, TN?
Where did Dr. Coffey go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Miami Sch of Med, Miami Fl
Is Dr. Coffey board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Coffey, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Coffey speak?
Dr. Coffey and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Coffey typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Coffey 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. Coffey. 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Coffey typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Coffey 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. Coffey's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Coffey accept my insurance?
Dr. Coffey accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (865) 373-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Coffey accept in Knoxville, TN?
Dr. Coffey 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
CareSource
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Coffey's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Coffey affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Coffey has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Coffey's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Coffey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427085356.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Coffey?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Coffey
What is Dr. Richard Coffey's specialty?
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.