22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Blakney, Cardiologist in Memphis, TN?
Dr. Eric Blakney, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Memphis, TN. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Blakney graduated from Georgetown University, Washington, DC and completed his residency at Methodist Hospital (Houston) Program. Dr. Blakney is fluent in English, Hindi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blakney’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blakney’s office at (901) 756-6991.
Where did Dr. Blakney go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Methodist Hospital (Houston) Program
Medical School: Georgetown University, Washington, DC
Is Dr. Blakney board certified in Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Eric Blakney, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Blakney speak?
Dr. Blakney and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Blakney treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Blakney 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. Blakney. 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.
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD
- COPD Flare-Up
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
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
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing After Stroke
- Brain Disease
- Swallowing Disorder
- Swallowing difficulties after stroke
- Trouble swallowing
- Dysphagia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69991: Dysphagia following unspecified cerebrovascular disease
Also known as:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- History of Traumatic Brain Injury
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Past TBI
- Previous head injury
- History of concussion
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z87820: Personal history of traumatic brain injury
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Local Skin Infection
- Skin Infection
- Skin bacterial infection
- Subcutaneous tissue infection
- Localized skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Which procedures does Dr. Blakney perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Eric Blakney may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Blakney's office.
Does Dr. Blakney accept my insurance?
Dr. Blakney accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (901) 756-6991 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Blakney accept in Memphis, TN?
Dr. Blakney in Memphis, 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
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Blakney's office located?
Dr. Eric Blakney's Primary Practice
6005 Park Ave Ste 802
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 756-6991
What is Dr. Blakney's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Blakney's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912909508.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blakney?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Blakney
What is Dr. Eric Blakney's specialty?
Dr. Blakney is a Cardiologist near Memphis, TN. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Blakney to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Eric Blakney affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Blakney is affiliated with Saint Francis Hospital - Memphis, Methodist University Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Cardiologist?
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Is Eric Blakney accepting new patients in Memphis, TN?
Yes, Dr. Eric Blakney is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Eric Blakney offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Blakney's office at (901) 756-6991 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Eric Blakney?
Please contact Dr. Blakney's office at (901) 756-6991 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Eric Blakney have?
Dr. Eric Blakney is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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