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Dr. Dexter Woods, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Murfreesboro, TN

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Woods, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Murfreesboro, TN?

    Dr. Dexter Woods, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Murfreesboro, TN. He has been practicing for over 23 years. Dr. Woods completed his residency at Wake Forest U Baptist Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine Wake Forest U Baptist Med Ctr, Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Woods is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Woods’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Woods’s office at (615) 396-4694.

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

    • Residency: Wake Forest U Baptist Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine Wake Forest U Baptist Med Ctr, Diagnostic Radiology | Wake Forest University Baptist Med Center

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

    What languages does Dr. Woods speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Woods typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Woods 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. Woods. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Woods typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Dexter Woods may include:

    Please contact Dr. Woods' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Woods accept my insurance?

    Dr. Woods accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 396-4694 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Woods accept in Murfreesboro, TN?

    Dr. Woods in Murfreesboro, 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

    • Cigna Group

    • Community Care Network

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Woods' office located?

    Dr. Dexter Woods' Primary Practice

    400 N Highland Ave

    Murfreesboro, TN 37130

    (615) 396-4694

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    What hospitals are Dr. Woods affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Woods has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Vanderbilt University Medical Center,Nashville, TN
    Ascension Saint Thomas Dekalb Hospital,Smithville, TN
    Trustpoint Hospital,Murfreesboro, TN

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

    Dr. Woods's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497785992.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Woods?

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

    What is Dr. Dexter Woods's specialty?

    Dr. Woods is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Murfreesboro, TN.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Dexter Woods affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Woods is affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford, Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West, Crestwood 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

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. Dexter Woods accepting new patients in Murfreesboro, TN?

    Yes, Dr. Dexter Woods is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Dexter Woods offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Woods' office at (615) 396-4694 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Dexter Woods?

    Please contact Dr. Woods' office at (615) 396-4694 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Woods' office located?

    Dr. Woods' office is located in Murfreesboro, TN.