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Who is Dr. Headrick, Thoracic Surgeon in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. James Headrick, MD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Headrick graduated from Georgetown University, Washington, DC and completed his residency at University Tenn/Erlanger. Dr. Headrick is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Headrick’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Headrick’s office at (423) 495-5864.
Where did Dr. Headrick go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Tenn/Erlanger | University of Tennessee Program
Medical School: Georgetown University, Washington, DC
What languages does Dr. Headrick speak?
Dr. Headrick and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Headrick treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Headrick 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. Headrick. 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:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Left Lung Cancer
- Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Pulmonary cancer
- Right lower lobe lung cancer
- Left lower lobe lung cancer
- Malignant Lung Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
- C3431: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3432: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C3492: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of left bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Other Bronchial Disorder
- Bronchial Disorder
- Other Bronchial Tube Diseases
- Miscellaneous Airway Disorders
- Unspecified Bronchial Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9809: Other diseases of bronchus, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophagus Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Esophagus
- Gullet Cancer
- Esophageal Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C155: Malignant neoplasm of lower third of esophagus
- C159: Malignant neoplasm of esophagus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Enlarged glands in one area
- Local lymphadenopathy
- Swollen glands
ICD-10 Codes:
- R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes
Also known as:
- Other Mediastinum Disorder
- Various mediastinal diseases
- Unspecified chest cavity problems
- Other conditions of the mediastinum
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9859: Other diseases of mediastinum, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Cigarette Addiction
- Smoking
- Smoking Addiction
- Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
- Tobacco Addiction
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Pus in Chest Cavity
- Abscess
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Empyema
- Pleural empyema
- Infected pleural space
ICD-10 Codes:
- J869: Pyothorax without fistula
Also known as:
- History of Nicotine Dependence
- E-Cigarettes
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Smoking
- Past nicotine addiction
- Previous smoking habit
- History of tobacco use disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z87891: Personal history of nicotine dependence
Also known as:
- Benign Carcinoid Tumor of the Lung
- Benign Tumor
- Carcinoid Tumor
- Lung Disease
- Carcinoid tumor of bronchus
- Non-cancerous lung tumor
- Neuroendocrine tumor of lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- D3A090: Benign carcinoid tumor of the bronchus and lung
Also known as:
- Other Pneumothorax
- Pleural Disorder
- Collapsed lung
- Lung collapse
- Types of pneumothorax
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9383: Other pneumothorax
Also known as:
- Other Lung Disease
- Lung Disease
- Various lung conditions
- Unspecified lung disorder
- Miscellaneous lung problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J984: Other disorders of lung
What procedures does Dr. Headrick perform?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Headrick 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. Headrick. 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:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Biopsy
- Image-Guided Bronchoscopy
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy with Brushing
- Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Transbronchial Needle Biopsy
- Lung Biopsy via Bronchoscope
- Airway Examination with Biopsy
- Navigational Bronchoscopy
- Computer-Assisted Bronchoscopy
- Advanced Lung Scope
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
- Bronchial brushing
- Lung scope with biopsy
- Flexible bronchoscopy with brushing
CPT Codes:
- 31629: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial needle aspiration biopsy(s), trachea, main stem and/or lobar bronchus(i)
- 31627: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with computer-assisted, image-guided navigation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure[s])
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
- 31623: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with brushing or protected brushings
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy
- Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy
- Thoracoscopy with Lung Biopsy
- Additional Lung Biopsy via Bronchoscopy (Needle Aspiration)
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Biopsy
- EBUS Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound Biopsy
- Lung Lymph Node Biopsy
- Transbronchial Biopsy
- Bronchoscopic Lung Biopsy
- Lung Tissue Sample via Scope
- VATS Lung Biopsy
- Pleural Biopsy
- Lung Infiltrate Biopsy
- Keyhole Lung Biopsy
- Transbronchial needle aspiration (TBNA)
- Bronchoscopic lung biopsy
- Lung tissue sampling (bronchoscopy)
CPT Codes:
- 31653: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided transtracheal and/or transbronchial sampling (eg, aspiration[s]/biopsy[ies]), 3 or more mediastinal and/or hilar lymph node stations or structures
- 31628: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe
- 32607: Thoracoscopy; with diagnostic biopsy(ies) of lung infiltrate(s) (eg, wedge, incisional), unilateral
- 31633: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial needle aspiration biopsy(s), each additional lobe (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Lung Decortication (Thoracoscopy)
- Thoracoscopic Lung Lobe Removal
- Thoracoscopy with Pleurodesis
- Minimally Invasive Lung Nodule Removal
- Lung Surgery to Remove Air Sacs (Bullae)
- Thoracoscopic lung decortication
- Pleural peel removal
- Lung lining surgery
- VATS Lobectomy
- Minimally Invasive Lung Surgery
- Lung Lobe Resection (Thoracoscopic)
- VATS Pleurodesis
- Lung Lining Fusion
- Chemical Pleurodesis
- Mechanical Pleurodesis
- Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
- VATS Lung Biopsy/Removal
- Lung Mass Removal (Thoracoscopic)
- Thoracoscopic bullae resection
- Lung volume reduction surgery
- Pleural procedure
- VATS bullae plication
CPT Codes:
- 32652: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with total pulmonary decortication, including intrapleural pneumonolysis
- 32663: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with lobectomy (single lobe)
- 32650: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with pleurodesis (eg, mechanical or chemical)
- 32666: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with therapeutic wedge resection (eg, mass, nodule), initial unilateral
- 32655: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with resection-plication of bullae, includes any pleural procedure when performed
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Airway Tumor Removal
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Airway Tumor Destruction
- Bronchial Stenosis Relief
- Laser Therapy for Airway Blockage
CPT Codes:
- 31641: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with destruction of tumor or relief of stenosis by any method other than excision (eg, laser therapy, cryotherapy)
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Ultrasound for Lung Lesions
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Ultrasound
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) Bronchoscopy
- Lung Lesion Biopsy with EBUS
- Bronchial Ultrasound Guided Procedure
- Lung Scope with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 31654: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transendoscopic endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) during bronchoscopic diagnostic or therapeutic intervention(s) for peripheral lesion(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure[s])
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Bronchoscopy with Cell Washing
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Lung Scope with Cell Sample
- Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Flexible Bronchoscopy with Fluoroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31622: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; diagnostic, with cell washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Thoracoscopy with Lymph Node Removal
- Thymus Gland Removal (Thoracoscopic)
- Mediastinal Cyst or Tumor Removal (Thoracoscopy)
- Endoscopy
- VATS Lymphadenectomy
- Mediastinal Lymph Node Dissection
- Thoracic Lymph Node Biopsy
- Minimally Invasive Chest Surgery
- Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
- Minimally Invasive Thymus Surgery
- Thymus Resection
- VATS Mediastinal Excision
- Chest Mass Removal Surgery
- Thoracoscopic Tumor Resection
CPT Codes:
- 32674: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with mediastinal and regional lymphadenectomy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 32673: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with resection of thymus, unilateral or bilateral
- 32662: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with excision of mediastinal cyst, tumor, or mass
Also known as:
- Surgical Thoracoscopy with Lung Segment Removal
- VATS Segmentectomy
- Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
- Lung Segment Resection via Thoracoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 32669: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with removal of a single lung segment (segmentectomy)
Also known as:
- Thoracic Radiation Planning
- SBRT Planning
- SRS Planning
- Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy Delineation
CPT Codes:
- 32701: Thoracic target(s) delineation for stereotactic body radiation therapy (SRS/SBRT), (photon or particle beam), entire course of treatment
Does Dr. Headrick accept my insurance?
Dr. Headrick accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 495-5864 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Headrick accept in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Headrick 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 and Blue Shield of Nebraska
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Georgia
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Headrick's office located?
Dr. James Headrick's Primary Practice
605 Glenwood Dr Ste 105
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 495-5864
Dr. James Headrick's Practice 2
2108 E 3rd St Ste 300
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 495-5864
What is Dr. Headrick's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Headrick's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104812817.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Headrick?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Headrick
What is Dr. James Headrick's specialty?
Dr. Headrick is a Thoracic Surgeon near Chattanooga, TN. A thoracic surgeon is a healthcare expert with specialization in the surgical, perioperative, and critical care of patients with conditions affecting the chest. Their expertise encompasses the surgical treatment of coronary artery disease, lung, esophageal, and chest wall cancers, tracheal abnormalities, and issues with the great vessels and heart valves. They also address congenital anomalies, mediastinal tumors, and diaphragm diseases. Additionally, thoracic surgeons manage airway issues and chest injuries as part of their medical specialty. Contact Dr. Headrick to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. James Headrick affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Headrick is affiliated with CommonSpirit - Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga, CommonSpirit - Memorial Hospital - Hixson 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
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Is James Headrick accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?
Yes, Dr. James Headrick is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Headrick offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Headrick's office at (423) 495-5864 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Headrick?
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