38 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. King, Pediatric Emergency Specialist in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Lonnie King, MD is a Pediatric Emergency Specialist, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified. Dr. King completed his residency at Univ Louisville Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. King is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. King’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. King’s office.
Where did Dr. King go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Louisville Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky
Is Dr. King board certified as a Pediatric Emergency Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Lonnie King, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. King speak?
Dr. King and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Emergency Specialist like Dr. King typically treat?
As a Pediatric Emergency Specialist, Dr. King 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. King. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
What procedures does a Pediatric Emergency Specialist like Dr. King typically perform?
As a Pediatric Emergency Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Lonnie King may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. King's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. King accept my insurance?
Dr. King 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. King accept in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. King in Chattanooga, 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
CareSource
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
State of Georgia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. King's office located?
What is Dr. King's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. King's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285640326.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. King?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. King
What is Dr. Lonnie King's specialty?
Dr. King is a Pediatric Emergency Specialist near Chattanooga, TN.
What does a Pediatric Emergency Specialist do?
Pediatric Emergency Medicine is a clinical subspecialty dedicated to the care of acutely ill or injured children in the emergency department setting.
Is this Dr. Lonnie King affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. King is affiliated with Hamilton Medical Center, South Tennessee Regional Health System Sewanee, East Georgia Regional Medical Center, Adventhealth Hendersonville 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 a Pediatric Emergency Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatric Emergency 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 Lonnie King accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?
Yes, Dr. Lonnie King is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lonnie King offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. King's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lonnie King?
Please contact Dr. King's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Lonnie King have?
Dr. Lonnie King is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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