36 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Franzus, Internist in Kingsport, TN?
Where did Dr. Franzus go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: E Tn U-J H Quillen Coll Med, Internal Medicine | East Tennessee State University Program
Medical School: E Tn State Univ J H Quillen Coll Of Med- Johnson City Tn | East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine
Is Dr. Franzus board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. David Franzus, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Franzus speak?
Dr. Franzus and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Franzus typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Franzus 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. Franzus. 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:
- 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
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
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:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Franzus typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. David Franzus 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. Franzus' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Franzus accept my insurance?
Dr. Franzus accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 247-3717 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Franzus accept in Kingsport, TN?
Dr. Franzus in Kingsport, 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 Michigan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Franzus' office located?
Dr. David Franzus' Primary Practice
121 E Ravine Rd Ste 700
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 247-3717
What hospitals are Dr. Franzus affiliated with?
Dr. Franzus has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Franzus's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Franzus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366425498.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Franzus?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Franzus
What is Dr. David Franzus'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.